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Crab Cakes

Native Roots and Colonial Fusion

Long before modern recipes, Native American tribes around the Chesapeake Bay cooked crabs by roasting or mixing them with local ingredients. With the arrival of European settlers, these traditions evolvedleading to what we now recognize as crab cakes.

Early Recipes and Evolution

Early cookbooks referred to them as Crab Fritters or Crab Croquettes, often including mashed potatoes or cornmeal. By the 19th century, Maryland emerged as a hub for Blue Crab fishing, and crab cakes became a regional specialty featuring lump crabmeat, breadcrumbs, egg, and local herbs.

Styles of Crab Cakes

  • Jumbo Lump: Premium chunks of crab, sweet and satisfying
  • Backfin: More affordable, with smaller flake crab meat
  • Baked: A healthier version without frying
  • Vegetarian: Using plant-based ingredients like hearts of palm or mushrooms
  • Fusion: Asian-inspired flavors like sriracha, soy sauce, or miso

Serving Suggestions

Typically served with lemon wedges and tartar or remoulade sauce, crab cakes are popular as both appetizers and main dishes. From fine dining to street food, they remain a seafood favorite across the U.S.

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