Begin by gathering all your ingredients for the Maryland Style Crab Cake. Make sure your fresh lump crab meat is picked over for shells and that your mayonnaise and egg are at room temperature.

In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the fresh crab meat with mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, plain breadcrumbs, and the room temperature egg. Use a spatula to fold the mixture together carefully.

Once your mixture is ready, use your hands to shape it into patties about ¾ inch thick. Arrange the formed patties on the parchment-lined baking sheet.

Refrigerate the formed crab cakes for 30 minutes to help them firm up.

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) if you're opting to bake your crab cakes.

For baking, place the chilled crab cakes in the preheated oven and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.

Once cooked, carefully transfer your Maryland Style Crab Cakes to serving plates. Serve them with a side of tartar sauce.