Maryland Crab Cakes With Basil Aioli Recipe

Name: Maryland Crab Cakes With Basil Aioli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crab Cakes; 1 lb crabmeat (preferably Blue crab); 1 small minced onion, lightly sauteed; 1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers; 1 egg; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning; salt and pepper; olive oil or vegetable oil (for frying); Basil Aioli; 2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled; 2 egg yolks; 1/2 cup basil leaves; 2 cups extra virgin olive oil; salt; 1 lemon, juice of; red pepper flakes (optional); ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Servings: persons

Crab Cakes
1 lb crabmeat (preferably Blue crab)
1 small minced onion, lightly sauteed
1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers
1 egg
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
salt and pepper
olive oil or vegetable oil (for frying)
Basil Aioli
2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup basil leaves
2 cups extra virgin olive oil
salt
1 lemon, juice of
red pepper flakes (optional)
ground cayenne pepper (optional)

1
In a large bowl, mix crabmeat, onion, crushed crackers, eggs, mayonnaise and seasonings.
2
Gently mix everything together and shape into crab cakes.
3
Saute cakes in a little oil for about five minutes on each side or until golden brown.
4
To prepare aioli, place egg yolks, garlic and basil in a blender.
5
Start the blender and slowly add oil.
6
When thoroughly mixed and creamy, add salt and lemon juice and if you want it hot and spicy the option red pepper or cayenne.
7
Serve the aioli on the side as a dipping sauce.

1294

kcal

Calories

139

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crab Cakes, 1 lb crabmeat (preferably Blue crab), 1 small minced onion, lightly sauteed, 1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers, and more.

Yes, Maryland Crab Cakes With Basil Aioli falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Maryland Crab Cakes With Basil Aioli

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