Description
Delight in the perfect flavors of these Irresistible Classic Maryland Crab Cakes served with a zesty Lemon Aioli.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lump crab meat, picked over for shells
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
- For the Lemon Aioli:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the lump crab meat, mayonnaise, green onions, red bell pepper, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Gently fold in the beaten egg and breadcrumbs until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 8 patties, about 3 inches in diameter.
- Place the patties on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help them firm up.
- While the crab cakes are chilling, prepare the lemon aioli by whisking together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Carefully add the crab cakes to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and heated through.
- Serve the crab cakes warm with a generous dollop of lemon aioli on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce to the crab cake mixture.
- Substitute the crab meat with shrimp or lobster for a different seafood twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake with aioli
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg