MINI-CRAB CAKES W/LEMON-GARLIC AIOLI

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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

Crab Cakes:
1/4 cup mayo
1-1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg, beaten
2 tbsp. finely minced chives or Italian parsley
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
1 lb. lump crab meat, picked over
Kosher salt & freshly ground pepper
Aioli
1 large egg yolk
1 large clove garlic, peeled and finely minced
1 tbsp lemon juice, plus more as needed
1 tsp water
1 cup EVOO
1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil, plus more as needed
2 tbsp. minced chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • Crab cakes: Combine mayo, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, egg, parsley, Dijon & Old Bay in medium mixing bowl using silicone spatula. Add crab to mayo mixture & fold together gently, taking care not to break up lump crab. Taste & season w/salt & pepper. Using moistened hands, gently form mixture into 4 crab cakes. Place on parchment-lined plate or baking sheet & refrigerate at least 30 mins. Preheat oven to 200 deg & place rack in center. Pour remaining 1 cup breadcrumbs into shallow dish. Gently roll crab cakes in bread crumbs, pressing lightly to coat. Pour oil into large skillet, preferably nonstick & heat over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Working in batches, place crab cakes in skillet, leaving 1 inch space around each. Cook until crab cakes are golden brown, flipping once with a fish spatula, about 3-4 mins per side. Transfer crab cakes to wire rack set over rimmed baking sheet & season immediately w/salt. Place rack and baking sheet in preheated oven to keep warm. Garnish with aioli & chives. Aioli: Whisk together egg yolk, garlic, lemon juice & water in medium mixing bowl. While whisking vigorously, add oil in drops to form an emulsion. Continue whisking & slowly drizzling in remaining oil to form thick sauce. Taste & season w/salt, pepper & additional lemon juice as needed. Cover & keep refrigerated until ready to use.

Biren Singh
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I love how versatile these crab cakes are. I can serve them with a variety of sides and sauces.


hina rana
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These crab cakes were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more mayonnaise next time.


Makayla Davis
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I've been making these crab cakes for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect party food.


Md Abdul aziz
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These crab cakes were easy to make and they turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Star Alwi
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I'm allergic to crab, but I was able to make these crab cakes with imitation crab meat and they were still delicious.


Obasi kenzie
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These crab cakes were a bit too expensive for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Danish Bhatti
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I made these crab cakes for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


kalan_pierotti
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These crab cakes were perfect! The crab meat was cooked perfectly and the bread crumbs and spices were just right.


Angella Nabb
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I've never made crab cakes before, but these were surprisingly easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


Jesse Davies
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These crab cakes were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Tyson Lopez
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I'm not a big fan of crab, but I really enjoyed these crab cakes. The lemon-garlic aioli really made them.


Nahid Parween
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The crab cakes were good, but the aioli was a bit too garlicky for me.


Aftab MALIK
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These crab cakes were a little too oily for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time.


Sachintha Rashmika
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I love how easy these crab cakes are to make. I can have them on the table in under 30 minutes.


Awais Mayo
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These crab cakes were delicious! The crab meat was fresh and flavorful, and the bread crumbs and spices added the perfect amount of texture and flavor.


Fernando Flores
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I've made these crab cakes several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The lemon-garlic aioli is the perfect complement.


Mubina Jamal
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These crab cakes were a hit at my party! They were easy to make and everyone loved them.