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Crab Cakes with Lemon Aioli

Delicious crab cakes served with a tangy lemon aioli.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Crab Cakes

  • 1 lb Crab Meat picked over for shells
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 Egg beaten
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoon Parsley chopped
  • to taste Salt and Pepper
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil for frying

Lemon Aioli

  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • to taste Salt and Pepper

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, beaten egg, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until well combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into 8 patties and place them on a plate. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help them firm up.
  3. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook the crab cakes for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. For the lemon aioli, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix until smooth.
  5. Serve the crab cakes hot with a dollop of lemon aioli on top.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Crab Cakes, Seafood
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