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Crab Cake

Oven Baking Instructions for Frozen Crab Cake:

• Preheat to 350°. Place melted butter on Crab Cake.
• Bake for 25 min until golden and reaches an internal temperature of 165°.

Baked or Broiled Instructions for Fresh Crab Cake:

• Preheat the oven to 425°.
• Reform your crab cakes into a ball or patty shape to ensure the crab cakes do not fall apart while cooking(after all, there isn't much filler)
• Place your crab cakes in a shallow baking pan
• Pour 1/2 cup melted butter over crab cakes.
• Pour 2oz of water into the pan
• Place the crab cakes in a preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown. (Oven cooking times may vary)
• Dust with old bay seasoning.
• Smaller crab balls bake in 8-10 minutes.

Deep Fried Instructions for Fresh Crab Cakes

• Preheat fryer to 325°
• Reform your crab cakes into a ball or patty shape. The crab cakes should be as cold as possible.
• Fry crab cakes until golden brown or longer if you like them crunchy.
• Check the internal temperature to be at least 140°. If it's not, place in a 350° oven for 5 minutes or until desired temperature is reached.

Air Fryer Instructions for Frozen Crab Cakes

• Preheat to 350. Place melted butter on Crab Cake.
• Bake for 25 min until golden and reaches an internal temperature of 165°.

Crab Cake Egg Roll

Video Instructions Here  Oven Instructions from Frozen: You Will Need: Baking Sheet

1. • Preheat Oven to  375°
   • Transfer Egg Rolls onto a Baking Sheet 
   • Bake in a preheated oven for 10 min on each side to give a good color on each side or until the internal temperature reads 165°.
   • Serve with Ponzu Aioli (included).

Air-Frying Instructions from Frozen:

• • Preheat Air Fryer to 375°
  • Transfer Egg Rolls into Air Fryer 
  • Cook for 10 min on each side to give good color on each side or until the internal temperature reads 165°.
  • Serve with Ponzu Aioli (included).

Oven Instructions from Fresh: You Will Need a Baking Sheet

1. • Preheat Oven to  350°
   • Transfer Egg Rolls onto a Baking Sheet 
   • Bake in a preheated oven for 12 min on each side to give a good color on each side or until the internal temperature reads 165°.
   • Serve with Ponzu Aioli (included).

Air-Frying Instructions from Fresh:

• • Preheat Air Fryer to 375°
  • Transfer Egg Rolls into Air Fryer 
  • Cook for 10 min on each side to give good color on each side or until the internal temperature reads 165°.
  • Serve with Ponzu Aioli (included).

Soft Crabs

Video Cooking Instructions Skillet Cooking Instructions 

• • Lightly dust the soft crabs in SEASONED FLOUR (preferably with Old Bay) to coat on both sides.
  • Heat Oil in a Skillet over medium-high heat until simmering hot. Add a little Butter and swirl in the skillet to melt.
  • Add the crabs top side down and cook until browned, about 2-3 minutes.
  • With tongs, flip the crabs and cook until red and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center reads about 145° F. 
  • Transfer crabs to a large paper-towel-lined plate to drain briefly.
  • Plate, serve with lemons & enjoy!

Cream of Crab

Video Cooking Instructions  Thawing Time: About 13.5 - 14 hours in fridge for Cream of Crab Microwave Cooking Instructions:

• Remove lid and slightly open film seal.
• Microwave on high for about 3 minutes or until temperature of 165°F is reached.

Stove Top Cooking Instructions:

• Transfer soup to saucepan.
• Heat over medium high, stirring frequently, for about 4 minutes, or until temperature of 165°F is reached.

Maryland Crab Soup

Video Cooking instructions Thawing Time: About 11 hours in fridge for Maryland Crab Soup.

• Remove lid and slightly open film seal.
• Microwave on high for about 3 minutes or until temperature of 165°F is reached.

• Transfer soup to saucepan.
• Heat over medium high, stirring frequently, for about 4 minutes, or until temperature of 165°F is reached.

Jimmy's Oysters

Video Cooking Instructions You Will Need: Baking Sheet Oven Instructions - Bake From Thawed: 

1. 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees 
   2. Place the oysters on a Baking Pan
   3. Bake the oysters for 15 minutes 
   4. Remove the oysters from the baking pan.
   5. Plate and serve!

Oven Instructions - Bake From Frozen: 

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees 
2. Place the oysters on a Baking Pan
3. Bake the oysters for 25 minutes 
4. Remove the oysters from the baking pan.
5. Plate and serve!

You Will Need: Baking Sheet