It’s summertime…..and that means fresh seafood whenever I can get my hands on it! Crab cakes (along with lobster rolls) are one of my favorite seafood dishes to eat.
These tasty crab patties can be served as an appetizer or as a meal in itself. It comes together in under 20 minutes & pairs nicely with a side salad and some crisp Sauvignon Blanc.
If you don’t love crab, you can substitute the meat for salmon, lobster, tuna or tilapia. The seasonings & flavors in this recipe would pair nicely with so many different types of fish!
A tip when making this recipe- make the mixture ahead of time & leave it in the refrigerator until you are ready to cook & serve them. The crab mixture becomes easier to form into patties & stays together better as well. After these are cooked, the patties last about 2-3 days in the refrigerator in an air tight container.
You cannot forget to make the aioli- it makes the dish! The lemon, garlic sauce adds creaminess & flavor to each bite. It’s beyond easy to make & can also be used as a dipping sauce for other recipes- chicken fingers, fries, tater tots (my favs) & so much more!
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs + extra for breading
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
- 2 tbsp green onion, chopped
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- Juice of ½ a lemon
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 2 eggs
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Mix all ingredients (except crab meat) in a large bowl.
- Once mixture has come together, add in the crab meat & mix just enough to incorporate the crab.
- Separate the mixture into 8 servings & roll each serving into a ball.
- In a shallow dish, add about ½ cup of breadcrumbs.
- Roll each ball of crab mixture into the breadcrumbs. Flatten each rolled ball into a patty once coated.
- Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Cook the patties about 3-5 minutes per side, until golden.
- While crab cakes are cooking, mix all ingredients of aioli together in a small bowl. Serve on the side for dipping.
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