crabcake
Chesapeake Bay specialty
A crabcake is a patty of crab meat mixed with binders, breadcrumbs, and seasonings, then fried or baked.
Associated especially with the Chesapeake Bay region, where blue crab is prized: Maryland crabcakes with Old Bay seasoning.
Quality varies widely—the best are mostly crab with minimal filler.
Airy Japanese coating flakes
- breadingCoating food before frying
- broiledCooked by radiant heat
- friedCooked in hot fat
- bakedCooked by dry heat
formed · patty · bound · egg wash · breadcrumbs · golden · crispy · coated
Large crab meat pieces
- Old BayRegional seafood spice blend
- remouladeHerbed mayonnaise-based sauce
- mayonnaiseEmulsified egg-oil spread
- WorcestershireFermented English condiment
mustard · chives · parsley · dill · bell pepper · celery · scallion · egg
Mid-Atlantic U.S. state
- ChesapeakeMid-Atlantic tidal estuary
- BaltimoreMajor Maryland seaport
- Gulf CoastSouthern U.S. maritime region
- New EnglandNortheast U.S. region
Herbed mayonnaise-based sauce
- tartar sauceMayonnaise-based fish accompaniment
- aioliGarlic-infused emulsified sauce
- lemon wedgeCut slice of sour fruit
- coleslawDressed shredded cabbage
corn on the cob · hush puppies · fries · mixed greens · cocktail sauce · mignonette · drawn butter · pickle
panko
Airy Japanese coating flakes
baked · formed · patty · bound · egg wash · breadcrumbs · golden · crispy · coated · shaped
backfin
Large crab meat pieces
- Old BayRegional seafood spice blend
- remouladeHerbed mayonnaise-based sauce
- mayonnaiseEmulsified egg-oil spread
Worcestershire · mustard · chives · parsley · dill · bell pepper · celery · scallion · egg · lemon zest
Maryland
Mid-Atlantic U.S. state
- ChesapeakeMid-Atlantic tidal estuary
- BaltimoreMajor Maryland seaport
- Gulf CoastSouthern U.S. maritime region
New England · boardwalk · fish fry · coastal · dockside
remoulade
Herbed mayonnaise-based sauce
- tartar sauceMayonnaise-based fish accompaniment
- aioliGarlic-infused emulsified sauce
- lemon wedgeCut slice of sour fruit
coleslaw · corn on the cob · hush puppies · fries · mixed greens · cocktail sauce · mignonette · drawn butter · pickle · hot sauce
appetizer
Light dish preceding main