Crab Cakes with Mustard Aioli

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Saramin (@678sarin)

Delicious crab cakes served with a tangy mustard aioli.

Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
10min
Total Time
30min
Crab Cakes with Mustard Aioli recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 2 crab cakes with aioli)

For the Crab Cakes

  • 1lb
    lump crab meat
  • 1/4cup
    chopped green onion
  • 2/3cup
    bread crumbs
  • 1piece
    egg
  • 1/3cup
    mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1tbsp
    Worcestershire sauce
  • 1tsp
    dry mustard
  • 1tsp
    Old Bay seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste

For Frying

  • 3tbsp
    ghee or canola oil

For the Mustard Aioli

  • 1/2cup
    mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4cup
    stone-ground or Dijon mustard
  • 3tsp
    Worcestershire sauce
  • 3tsp
    lemon juice
  • 1/4tsp
    hot sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste

How to make Crab Cakes with Mustard Aioli

Make & Form the Crab Cakes

  1. In a large bowl, combine lump crab meat, green onion, bread crumbs, egg, Greek yogurt, Worcestershire, dry mustard, Old Bay, salt, and pepper.

    Step 1.1: In a large bowl, combine lump crab meat, green onion, bread crumbs, egg, Greek yogurt, Worcestershire, dry mustard, Old Bay, salt, and pepper
  2. Use your hands to gently fold the mixture together until well incorporated.

  3. Shape crab mixture into patties and place on a large plate or baking sheet until ready to fry.

    Step 1.1: Shape crab mixture into patties and place on a large plate or baking sheet until ready to fry
  4. If making in advance, store formed patties between layers of wax paper in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for 1-2 days before frying.

Mix the Aioli

  1. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mustard, Worcestershire, lemon juice, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.

    Step 2.1: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mustard, Worcestershire, lemon juice, hot sauce, salt, and pepper
  2. Whisk to combine and set aside until ready to serve.

  3. If making ahead of time, transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    Step 2.1: If making ahead of time, transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days

Fry the Crab Cakes & Serve

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. When ghee is hot, gently place crab cake patties into skillet, working in batches to avoid overcrowding.

  3. Cook crab cake patties for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Add additional ghee to skillet as necessary.

  4. Serve immediately with mustard aioli or your favorite sauce.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure crab meat is thoroughly checked for shells before use.

  2. For a healthier option, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.

  3. Adjust seasoning to taste, especially if using a different brand of seafood seasoning.

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My name is Saramin is a culinary enthusiast with a flair for transforming everyday ingredients into delightful, flavour-packed dishes. Passionate about home cooking, Sarin specializes...