Tag: Maryland

Chesapeake Bay Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Mayo
  • 3 Tbs Lemon Juice
  • 1 Tbs Capers – Finely Chopped
  • 2 Tsp Dijon
  • 1 Tsp Ketchup
  • 1 Tsp White Vinegar
  • 1 Tbs Parsley – Finely Chopped
  • 2 Tsp Old Bay
  • 1/2 Tsp Worcestershire
  • 1/2 Tsp Louisiana hot sauce
  • 1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/4 Tsp Cayenne
  • 1/2 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/8 Tsp Salt

Directions

  1. Add all of the ingredients into a bowl and mix well. Taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking. Add some hot sauce if you want, it’s all on you.
  2. Place in a jar or container to chill in the refrigerator at least one hour before using.
  3. Taste again for seasoning after the remoulade has had a chance to merry all of the flavors together.
  4. Serve it with crab cakes, onion rings, fries, anything that you want!

Simple Honey Old Bay Wings, Bring a Taste of Maryland to The Party

Ingredients

  • 1 Dozen Chicken Wings
  • 1 Tbs Honey
  • 2 Tbs Old Bay Seasoning (Adjustable based on love of Old Bay)

Directions

  1. Remove the wings from their package and pat them dry. Allow them to sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour to dry out more if possible.
  2. Pre-heat your air fryer to 400 degrees.
  3. Spray cooking spray on your basket and place the wings in the basket. Spray the top of the wings with cooking spray. Add a sprinkle/pinch of Old Bay over top of the wings.
  4. Cook the wings at 380 degrees for 25-28 minutes, depending on how crispy you want your wings. Shake the basket halfway through the cooking process.
  5. Place the cooked wings in a large bowl and drizzle with honey. Toss/Mix the wings and the honey in the bowl.
  6. Add the Old Bay, you can always add more than suggested if you are an Old Bay addict. Toss/Mix the wings again in the same bowl. Place them in the serving vessel of your choice. Although these wings are just fine by themselves, feel free to serve with a sauce of your choice.

Maryland Crab Cake

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Jumbo Lump Maryland Blue Crab
  • 1/3 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbs Dijon Mustard
  • 1 Tbs Old Bay
  • 2 Tbs Chopped Flat Leaf Parsley
  • 1Tsp Worcestershire
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/2 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/4 Tsp Salt
  • 1/8 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 Tbs Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 14 Saltines (Crushed into small pieces but not into crumbs.)

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients except the crab and the crackers in a large bowl.
  2. Whisk the combined ingredients.
  3. Place the crab in a large bowl and add the mixture.
  4. Crush the crackers and add to the crab mixture.
  5. Gently fold all ingredients together to mix well.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 60 to 90 minutes.
  7. Separate the mixture into 3 equal amounts and firmly create 3 large crab cakes. You can make more if you adjust the size of your crab cake.
  8. Wrap the cakes in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
  9. Remove the crab cakes from the wrap and place the crab cakes into a greased baking dish.
  10. Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  11. Prior to baking, top the crab cakes with a dash of Old Bay and bake at 400 degrees for up to 13-15 minutes. Finish the crab cakes on broil for 2 to 3 minutes to crisp the tops if desired.