A Sunrise Recipe: Maryland Style Crabcake

For this dish, a regular for our residents at The Quadrangle in Haverford, PA, our chef ‘s inspiration crossed state lines into neighboring Maryland, where crab cakes with Old Bay Seasoning are a statewide favorite.

The distinctive spice blend, created in 1939 by German immigrant Gustav Brunn, was originally called Delicious Brand Shrimp and Crab Seasoning before it was renamed Old Bay Seasoning. Its current name is derived from Old Bay Line, a steamship that ran from Baltimore, MD, to Norfolk, VA, in the early 1900s.

Crab is full of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which help build muscle, protect against heart disease and support the immune system. Additionally, crab is low in fat and contains just 82 calories per 3-ounce serving.