These Maryland crab cakes are all about honoring the ingredient. Sweet lump crab meat takes center stage, lightly bound with just enough seasoning to enhance—not mask—its natural flavor. The texture is soft and delicate inside, with a gentle golden crust that adds contrast without heaviness. This is the kind of recipe you return to again and again, whether you’re cooking for yourself on a quiet evening or serving guests who appreciate classic, well-made food. Simple, thoughtful, and deeply satisfying, these crab cakes prove that less truly can be more when the ingredients are treated with care.