Best 5 Almond Flour Crab Cakes With Lemon Aioli Recipes

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Calling all seafood lovers! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing almond flour crab cakes, perfectly complemented by a zesty lemon aioli. These delectable crab cakes showcase the delicate flavor of crab meat, encased in a crispy almond flour coating. Indulge in a symphony of textures and flavors as you bite into the tender crab filling, enveloped in a golden-brown crust. The accompanying lemon aioli adds a burst of brightness and acidity, cutting through the richness of the crab cakes. Elevate your dining experience with these gluten-free and low-carb crab cakes, sure to be a hit at any gathering. And don't forget to explore our other seafood recipes, including a flavorful crab salad, a creamy crab soup, and a delightful crab dip.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CRISPY KETO CRAB CAKES



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Gluten-free and keto crab cakes are made with almond flour instead of breadcrumbs. They are wonderfully crispy and delicious!

Provided by Vered DeLeeuw

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 egg (lightly beaten)
8 oz fresh lump crabmeat (gently picked through and shells removed)
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup parsley (chopped)
1/2 cup blanched finely ground almond flour (blanched finely ground)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, lightly whisk the egg with a fork. Mix in the crabmeat. Mix well with a fork, pressing on the crab meat with the fork and breaking up any large pieces.
  • Mix in the mayonnaise, mustard, garlic, kosher salt, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Then Mix in the parsley and the almond flour.
  • Use a 1/4-cup scoop to portion out six portions of the mixture. Use your hands to form the portions into six 1/2-inch-thick patties.
  • Place the crab cakes on a platter lined with wax paper. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Heat the butter and olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, about 3 minutes. Add the crab cakes. Cook them for about 4 minutes without moving, until you can see on the edges that the bottoms are browned.
  • Carefully, using two spatulas, flip the crab cakes. Very gently press on their tops to slightly flatten, then cook on the other side until browned, about 3-4 more minutes. Remove them to a plate lined with paper towels, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 crab cakes, Calories 298 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 757 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g

PALEO MARYLAND CRAB CAKES



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Feel free to get creative! Add celery, jalapenos, or other ingredients. You can also use chopped shrimp in this recipe for shrimp cakes.

Provided by sammyc14

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Crab     Crab Cake Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large egg
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
¼ teaspoon lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay™
ground black pepper to taste
1 pound fresh lump crabmeat
¼ cup almond flour
1 tablespoon finely diced red pepper
2 teaspoons sliced green onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
⅓ cup almond flour

Steps:

  • Grease a baking sheet.
  • Whisk together egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, lemon juice, seafood seasoning, and black pepper in a bowl.
  • Place crab meat in a separate bowl and pour egg and mayonnaise mixture in; gently combine with hands. Mix in 1/4 cup almond flour, peppers, green onions, and parsley.
  • Form mixture into 6 patties. Place 1/3 cup almond flour in a shallow bowl. Dredge each cake in almond flour and set on prepared sheet pan; refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bake crab cakes in the oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 46.9 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 272.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

SPICY CRAB CAKES WITH LEMON AIOLI SAUCE



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 tablespoons butter
1 shallot, chopped fine
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup finely chopped red pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon crab boil seasoning
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 cup plain panko bread crumbs
1 large egg
Hot sauce, to taste
1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over to remove cartilage and shell fragments
1/2 cup peanut oil
Lemon Aioli, recipe follows
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped chives
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a medium size pan over medium heat. Add the butter. Once melted add the shallot, 1 clove of garlic and red pepper. Lightly saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, crab boil seasoning, fresh parsley, 1/2 cup of the panko and egg. Mix in cooked vegetables, hot sauce, and salt and pepper, to taste. Add crabmeat and stir well.
  • Form crab cakes using about 2 tablespoons of crab mixture for each cake.. Flatten until they're about 3/4 inches high. Dip the cakes into the remaining panko.
  • Add oil to a large skillet over high heat. Add crab cakes and saute, flipping once, until golden brown and crisp, about 5 to 6 minutes per side. Serve with Lemon Aioli.
  • In a medium bowl, mix all the ingredients together.

SPICED CRAB CAKES WITH LEMON & LIME AïOLI



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Simple fishcakes made from delicate shellfish and Asian spices - coriander, sesame and chilli add a kick. Serve with a citrus mayonnaise

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Starter

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

100g white crabmeat
2 spring onions , finely chopped
1 red chilli , deseeded and finely chopped
small pack coriander , leaves only, finely chopped, plus extra for serving
2 tbsp sesame seed
50g fresh breadcrumb
1 large egg yolk
sunflower oil , for frying
plain flour , for dusting
3 tbsp good mayonnaise
zest ½ lime (after zesting, cut ½ into wedges for serving)
zest ½ lemon , plus a squeeze of juice

Steps:

  • Combine the crab, spring onions, chilli and coriander in a large bowl. Heat a small frying pan and toast the sesame seeds. While they're still hot, use a pestle and mortar to roughly grind, then tip into the bowl with the crab. Add the breadcrumbs, egg yolk and seasoning, and mix lightly. Shape into 6 patties and chill for at least 30 mins.
  • For the aïoli, mix the mayonnaise, zests and a squeeze of lemon juice. Heat 0.5cm depth oil in a non-stick frying pan. Dust the crab cakes with a little flour and fry gently for 3 mins on each side until crisp and golden. Drain on kitchen paper. Serve the crab cakes with the zesty mayonnaise, wedges of lime and a few coriander leaves scattered over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 calories, Fat 40 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium

CRAB CAKES WITH LEMON GARLIC AIOLI SAUCE



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My friend Kirsten shared this recipe for me when I needed a no-fail crab cake recipe for a holiday party. This was fantastic

Provided by Dine Dish

Categories     Crab

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (8 ounce) can premium white lump crabmeat, drained
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 small egg
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup fresh white breadcrumbs (add dash of salt and pepper)
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, mashed into a paste
1/2 lemon, juice of, fresh lemon of a
flour
2 -4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 small garlic cloves, mashed to a paste with salt
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 dash black pepper
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning

Steps:

  • Mix first 10 ingredients together, being careful to not overmix or break up the crab chunks.
  • Dust a sheet pan or piece of tinfoil with flour. Carefully form little patties with the mixture and drop them onto the sheet pan or foil to dust with flour. Don't overhandle as the mixture will be very soft and wet. If the mixture is too wet, add more crumbs, or some flour.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter into 2 tbs of the olive oil and heat a sauté pan to medium-high. Carefully drop cakes into pan with a spatula. Cook on one side until brown and crisp.
  • Turn carefully, cook on the other side until brown and crisp and the inside of the cakes are cooked, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Serve hot, topped with aioli and a few sliced green onions for garnish.
  • For the sauce:.
  • Mash garlic into a fine paste with the side of a knife on a cutting board, using salt as an abrasive. Mix all ingredients together. Serve with the crab cakes.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your crab cakes.
  • Don't overmix the crabmeat. Overmixing will make the crab cakes tough.
  • Form the crab cakes gently. Don't pack them too tightly, or they will be dense and dry.
  • Pan-fry the crab cakes over medium heat. This will help them to cook evenly without burning.
  • Serve the crab cakes immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Almond flour crab cakes are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional crab cakes. They are made with a combination of almond flour, crabmeat, and other healthy ingredients, and they are pan-fried until golden brown. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, and enjoy!

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