Best 8 Caribbean Crab Cakes With Jerk Aioli Recipes

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Dive into the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean with this tantalizing recipe for crab cakes, perfectly complemented by a creamy and spicy jerk aioli. Indulge in the harmonious blend of succulent crab meat, aromatic herbs, and fiery jerk seasonings, all delicately encased in a crispy golden shell. Let your taste buds embark on a journey to the islands as you experience the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors in every bite. Whether you're hosting a tropical-themed party, looking for a unique appetizer, or simply craving a delightful seafood dish, these Caribbean crab cakes with jerk aioli are sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CARIBBEAN CRAB CAKES



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This is my take on Maryland style crab cakes, with a light (not heavy) breading and a flavor you will love. Despite the name, these are NOT spicy or "jerk," but rather full of flavor with a crispy outside and delicate inside. Feeling crabby? :-)

Provided by Mystic Eye Art

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb lump crabmeat (picked through to remove shells)
1/2 vidalia onion (or 1 medium onion, chopped)
4 tablespoons butter
1 green onion (chopped)
1/3 cup white cheddar cheese flavored cracker (crushed, recommended -- White Cheddar Cheese Itz, plus 1 additional cup for coating)
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon pickle juice (sweet, from bread and butter pickles or sweet gherkins)
1/2 lime (Juiced)
1 tablespoon cilantro (finely chopped fresh)
1 egg
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • In a small pan on medium high heat, melt 1 Tbsp of the butter and add the chopped onion and 1 tsp of the Garlic Salt. Cook until the onions become translucent. Set aside and allow to cool.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the crab meat, green onion, 1/3 Cup White Cheddar crackers, mayonnaise, remaining garlic salt, pepper, soy sauce, dijon mustard, pickle juice, lime juice, cilantro and egg and form into small patties (about the size of the palm of your hand).
  • Mix together the flour and remaining 1 cup of white cheddar crackers and pour onto a large dish or plate. Lightly pat the crab cakes in the mixture on each side and place onto a baking sheet (covered with a piece of parchment or wax paper).
  • Refrigerate the cakes for 1 hour.
  • Into a large skillet on medium heat, pour the canola oil and remaining butter.
  • After the butter melts and the oil is hot, place the crab cakes into the oil and allow to cook (about 5 minutes each side) or until golden brown. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.6, Fat 51.6, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 168.2, Sodium 1515.7, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3, Protein 31

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.

CARIBBEAN CRAB CAKES WITH JERK AIOLI



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Categories     Fish     Fry     Quick & Easy

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Garlic Jerk Aioli
1 cup mayonnaise
2-3 tablespoon jerk seasoning
Place all ingredients.
Adjust seasonings according to your taste.
Use ½ cup for crab cakes, reserve remaining to serve with finished dish.
Caribbean Jerk Crab Cakes
½ cup Garlic Jerk Aioli
1 pound jumbo lump meat crab
1 pound special crab meat
3 tablespoons green onion, minced
½ cup panko bread crumbs
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees In a medium sized bowl add crab meat; gently toss with green onions. Fold ½ cup aoli mixture into crab meat with rubber spatula. Sprinkle panko breadcrumbs over the top, gently combine. Form into 6 equal patties, Pan fry crab cakes in butter and olive oil. Sauté on each side 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Place in baking dish and bake for 10-12 minutes.

MARYLAND CRAB CAKES WITH BASIL AIOLI



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Delicous Crab Cakes served with a garic dipping sauce. Can be made mild or hot and spicy. Can be used as a seafood appetizer or a main course. Recipe courtesy Chef Rita Carmody (formerly of the Red Lion Hotel)

Provided by Steve P.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

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)
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)

Steps:

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

CRAB CAKES WITH BASIL AïOLI



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Categories     Egg     Pepper     Sauté     Crab     Spring     Bon Appétit     California

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces crabmeat
1/4 cup minced roasted red peppers from jar
Basil Aioli
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
3 cups fresh breadcrumbs (from about 8 ounces of French bread)
2 large egg yolks
All purpose flour
2 egg whites, beaten just until foamy
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Combine crabmeat, red peppers, 3 tablespoons Basil Aioli and lemon peel in large bowl. Mix in 1 1/3 cups breadcrumbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in yolks (mixture will be soft).
  • Form crab mixture into eight 3/4-inch-thick cakes, using generous 1/4 cupful for each. Coat cakes on both sides with flour; shake off excess. Brush both sides with beaten whites, then coat with remaining breadcrumbs. Cover; chill at least 2 hours and up to 6 hours.
  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook cakes until golden brown and heated through, about 4 minutes per side. Place 2 cakes on each plate. Serve with remaining Basil Aioli.

CRAB CAKES WITH GARLIC AIOLI RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by henwiller

Number Of Ingredients 19

GARLIC AIOLI:
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated and divided
1 large egg
2 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, finely grated
4 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped and divided
1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Large pinch of cayenne pepper
6-8 ounces fresh lump crabmeat, picked over, patted dry, coarsely shredded
1 1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pans
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chives, freshly chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook's note: If you follow the recipe completely, they turn out rather soupy and hard to work with. I've adapted the recipe to what I did to make it not so soupy) Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese in medium bowl until smooth. Add 1/4 cup Parmesan and egg; beat to blend. Beat in sour cream, lemon peels, 4 teaspoons chopped chives, coarse salt, and cayenne pepper. Fold in crabmeat and 1/2 cup of panko. This can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Toss remaining panko, 1/2 cup Parmesan, and 2 tablespoons chopped chives in small bowl. Drizzle 1/4 cup melted butter over, tossing with fork until evenly moistened. Roll 1 rounded tablespoon portions of of the chilled crab mixture in the panko-Parmesan mixture, and pan-fry the crab cakes in a skillet of melted butter set over medium-high heat. This aioli is amazing. I can only imagine the endless possibilities of what you can spread this on. It makes quite a bit, so feel free to half accordingly. Mince garlic and make into paste using the side of your knife. Hint: to make this go faster add a bit of salt to the garlic and continue mashing with the side of your knife. Place the paste in a large bowl and add: the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and oil. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Fold in the chives. Give it a final taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.

CRAB CAKES WITH KEY LIME AIOLI RECIPE - (5/5)



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Provided by Texaschef11

Number Of Ingredients 26

* Key Lime Aioli:
1 * 1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 * 1/4 cup key lime juice
1 * 1 tsp minced fresh garlic
1/4 * 1/4 tsp anchovy paste
2 * 2 tsp dry mustard
2 * 2 tbsp fresh parsley
2 * 2 Tbsp fresh dill
1 * 1 tsp sea salt
1 * 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
* Cover and refridgerate at least 2 hours
* Crab Cake:
1 * 1 cup bread crumbs + extra for coating
1 * 1 lb cooked lump crab
1 * 1 tsp dry mustard
1 * 1 egg, lightly beaten
1 * 1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 * 1/2 cup finely diced green pepper
1 * 1 tsp Jamacian jerk seasoning
3 * 3 Tbsp key lime juice
1/3 * 1/3 cup mayonnaise
* Olive oil for frying
1 * 1 small onion, chopped fine
1 * 1 tsp freshly ground Pepper
1 * 1 tsp sea salt
* Fresh lemon wedges (2 lemons)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients for key lime aioli first, it must sit in the refigerator for at least 2 hours. Warm olive oil in a saute pan. Add 1/2 cup finely diced green pepper, 1 small finely diced small yellow onion, 1 tsp minced garlic. Saute until tender (about 5 minutes). Transfer above to non-metalic bowl and stir in 1/3 cup mayo, 1 lightly beaten egg, 2 tbsp key lime juice, 1 tsp Jamaican jerk seasoning, and 1 tsp dry mustard. Mix in 1 lb cooked lump crab, 1 tsp sea salt, 1 tsp fresh ground pepper, and 1 cup bread crumbs. Shape into 2 inch diameter cakes. Spread some bread crumbs on a plate and roll cakes in crumbs to coat. Transfer to a baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes. Fry cakes in about 1/4 cup olive oil in a large fry pan. Transfer to paper towels. Serve with key lime aioli and slices of fresh lemon.

TILAPIA-CRAB CAKES WITH ROASTED PEPPER AIOLI



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These fluffy tilapia-crab cakes served with a roasted red pepper aioli make the perfect guilt-free seafood dinner that satisfies.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 stalk celery, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
4 medium green onions, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 small jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7-oz jar)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb tilapia fillets, cut into pieces
1 package (6 oz) refrigerated fresh lump crabmeat, drained, rinsed (1 cup)
1/2 cup Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs
1/4 cup fat-free egg product
Cooking spray
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7-oz jar)
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
Mixed greens, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook celery, onions, 1 clove garlic and the chile 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until celery is just tender. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/4 cup roasted peppers, the parsley and salt. Spoon into medium bowl.
  • In food processor, place tilapia pieces. Cover; process with on-and-off pulses until coarsely chopped. Place in bowl with celery mixture. Add crabmeat, bread crumbs and egg product; stir gently until combined. Shape mixture by 1/3 cupfuls into 8 patties, about 1/2 inch thick. Place on cookie sheet. Spray tops of patties with cooking spray.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix all aioli ingredients. Serve tilapia-crab cakes on mixed greens with aioli.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have fresh crab meat, you can use frozen or canned crab meat. Just be sure to thaw it completely before using it.
  • Be careful not to overmix the crab cakes. Overmixing will make them tough.
  • If you're making the crab cakes ahead of time, store them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before cooking.
  • Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or jerk aioli.

Conclusion:

If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish, Caribbean crab cakes are a great option. Made with fresh crab meat, aromatic herbs and spices, and a crispy panko breadcrumb coating, these crab cakes are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a complete and satisfying meal.

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