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Crab Cakes with Aioli

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lump crab meat
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup aioli

Method
 

  1. Gently mix crab, panko, egg, mayonnaise, Dijon, Old Bay, and parsley, retaining crab lumps.
  2. Form small patties; chill 15 minutes.
  3. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high.
  4. Cook cakes 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
  5. Drain briefly on paper towels.
  6. Serve warm with dollop of lemon-garlic aioli.

Notes

Chilling the cakes first helps them hold together in the pan.