Naming it after a local steamship line, Brunn began distributing samples to local crab steamers and fishmongers. Soon enough, Old Bay became the region's go-to seasoning for blue crab boils ...

When it comes to appetizers that truly impress, Joe's Crab Shack Crab Dip stands in a league of its own. This creamy, c ...

Add garlic, shallots, lemon zest and juice, thyme and Old Bay seasoning. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. (Don’t let the garlic brown.) Brush crabs with Old Bay butter and season with salt ...

“It doesn’t matter what kinda salt, pepper, Old Bay, cayenne, anything. Curry, any kind of seasoning that I’ve got, does not matter what it is,” he says. He goes on to list even more ...

Make the Old Bay mayo: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise with Old Bay. Make the crab cakes: In a medium bowl, mix crab, mayonnaise, mustard, red pepper and parsley until well combined. Scoop 2 ...

I became a crab cake snob after my youngest daughter moved to Baltimore. I love Maryland crab cakes; the best have big lumps of crab meat and very little filler. Makes 24 small or 12 large crab cakes.