Simple and Elegant Crab Cakes With Aioli Recipe

Name: Simple and Elegant Crab Cakes With Aioli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅔ cup mayonnaise; ⅓ cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 small red onion, minced; 12 large red pepper, minced; 1 egg, slightly beaten; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 lbs lump crabmeat, picked over to remove bits of shell and cartilage; 1 cup mayonnaise; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Servings: persons

⅔ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 small red onion, minced
12 large red pepper, minced
1 egg, slightly beaten
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 lbs lump crabmeat, picked over to remove bits of shell and cartilage
1 cup mayonnaise
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

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To make Aioli:.
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Combine 1 cup mayonnaise with 4 minced cloves garlic and 1/2 t salt,
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let stand while cakes are prepared.
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The Cakes:.
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Preheat over to 400, and spray sheet pan with cooking spray.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, onion, red pepper, egg and salt and pepper.
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Fold in the crab meat gently with rubber spatula, until just combined.
8
Gently form mixture into 16 mini-cakes, 1 inch thick.
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Place formed cakes on sheet pan.
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Bake cakes for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
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Run a spatula under them after 7-8 minutes to make sure they are not sticking.
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When cakes are golden, place under preheated broiler 2-3 minutes or until they are lightly browned on top.
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Remove from broiler and let stand for 5 minutes.
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To serve:
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Spread 1 T of aioli under each cake.
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Top cakes with 1 t aioli and sprinkle with fresh, minced parsley.
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Serve with lemon wedges.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅔ cup mayonnaise, ⅓ cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 small red onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Simple and Elegant Crab Cakes With 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Simple and Elegant Crab Cakes With Aioli

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Variations & substitutions

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