These May Be the Best Crab Cakes I’ve Ever Had

I love summer a crab-ton. [Today On The Spruce]( [The Spruce Daily]( [Today On The Spruce]( [Today On The Spruce] [Best Crab Cakes]( [These May Be the Best Crab Cakes I’ve Ever Had]( [READ MORE]( [Victoria Heydt]( September always makes me feel nostalgic about crabs. Not just any [type of crab](, though—I’m thinking specifically of steamed crabs lathered in [Old Bay-Style Seasoning](. With summer coming to a close and school starting, the soon-to-be fall season reminds me of my college years spent on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. I remember gathering with friends and fellow students during the first week of school in the pavilion by the river and sitting at tables lined with newspaper, their surfaces piled high with bushels of [steamed blue crabs]( accompanied by wooden hammers for [picking](. The scent of Old Bay perfuming the air still lives vividly in my memories. I was definitely seafood-spoiled, living in Maryland. The proximity to fresh [crabmeat]( and the iconic [Maryland crab cake]( was absolutely delightful. It’s something I miss more than I thought I would, now that I live in the center of North Carolina. As a result, any time I stay in the Baltimore area, I make it a point to stop by [Bertha’s Mussels]( in Fell’s Point and order their insanely delicious crab cake sandwich. Pair it with a flavorful [remoulade sauce]( and a nice cold [Belgian beer]( and... *chef’s kiss*. Don’t have plans to be heading towards Maryland anytime soon? Try out one of these [crab cake delivery services]( to satisfy your crabby cravings. Victoria Heydt Editorial Project Manager, The Spruce Eats [Today On The Spruce](#) What to Make This Week [Homemade Old Bay-Style Seasoning]( [Homemade Old Bay-Style Seasoning]( It’s obviously amazing for shellfish, but it works wonderfully on poultry and pork, too. [See More]( [How to Choose Crab Meat by Grade]( Get to know different types of crabmeat and what kind to choose for your specific dish. [See More]( [Rémoulade Sauce]( [Rémoulade Sauce]( A classic addition to crab cake sandwiches. [See More]( [Elevate Your Everyday]( Sponsored by Castle Wood Reserve® [See More]( [Today On The Spruce](#) The Spruce Eats on YouTube [10 Trader Joes Snacks That Make Packing Lunches]( [10 Trader Joe’s Snacks That Make Packing Lunches for Your Kids So Much Easier]( [Watch & Learn]( [Today On The Spruce]( [Spruce Eats Banner]( [Today On The Spruce](#) Did somebody forward you this email? [Sign Up for The Spruce Eats Newsletter!]( Have feedback? Send us an email at contact@thespruceeats.com, subject line: Newsletter Feedback. [The Spruce]( [The Spruce]( Follow us: You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to The Spruce Eats newsletter. [Unsubscribe](page=spruceeatsprefnew) © 2021 Dotdash.com — All rights reserved. [Privacy Policy.]( A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10005