Best 7 Crab Cakes With Key Lime Aioli Recipes

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Crab cakes are a classic seafood dish enjoyed by many, and when paired with a zesty key lime aioli, they become an unforgettable culinary experience. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress your guests, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need to create mouthwatering crab cakes and a delectable key lime aioli that will elevate your dish to the next level. From choosing the freshest ingredients to perfecting the cooking techniques, we'll take you through each step of the process, ensuring that your crab cakes are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavor.

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SPICED CRAB CAKES WITH LEMON & LIME AïOLI



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Simple fishcakes made from delicate shellfish and Asian spices - coriander, sesame and chilli add a kick. Serve with a citrus mayonnaise

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Starter

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

100g white crabmeat
2 spring onions , finely chopped
1 red chilli , deseeded and finely chopped
small pack coriander , leaves only, finely chopped, plus extra for serving
2 tbsp sesame seed
50g fresh breadcrumb
1 large egg yolk
sunflower oil , for frying
plain flour , for dusting
3 tbsp good mayonnaise
zest ½ lime (after zesting, cut ½ into wedges for serving)
zest ½ lemon , plus a squeeze of juice

Steps:

  • Combine the crab, spring onions, chilli and coriander in a large bowl. Heat a small frying pan and toast the sesame seeds. While they're still hot, use a pestle and mortar to roughly grind, then tip into the bowl with the crab. Add the breadcrumbs, egg yolk and seasoning, and mix lightly. Shape into 6 patties and chill for at least 30 mins.
  • For the aïoli, mix the mayonnaise, zests and a squeeze of lemon juice. Heat 0.5cm depth oil in a non-stick frying pan. Dust the crab cakes with a little flour and fry gently for 3 mins on each side until crisp and golden. Drain on kitchen paper. Serve the crab cakes with the zesty mayonnaise, wedges of lime and a few coriander leaves scattered over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 calories, Fat 40 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium

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.

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.

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.

MINI CRAB CAKES WITH LEMON-DILL AIOLI



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I love a good crab cake! The sauce would also go great with shrimp instead of cocktail sauce. This recipe is from Pavilions.com. You can change the amount of bread crumbs to your liking.

Provided by MealPrepper

Categories     Crab

Time 30m

Yield 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh dill weed, minced
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 large brown egg
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
3 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
4 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat, well drained

Steps:

  • 1. For aioli, in a small bowl combine mayonnaise, lemon peel and juice, dill, and garlic. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate until crab cakes are ready.
  • 2. For crab cakes, in a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, egg, cayenne, 1 cup bread crumbs, celery, red bell pepper, and green onion; mix well. Gently stir in crabmeat.
  • 3. Place remaining 2 cups bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Shape crab into small cakes (about 1 1/2-in. diameter); coat with bread crumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
  • 4. Place apart in two oiled 12- by- 17-in. rimmed baking pans. Bake in a 500° oven for 7 minutes, switch pan positions, and continue baking until golden brown, about 7 minutes longer. Serve hot with aioli.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.2, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 14.1, Sodium 253.3, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1, Protein 4.5

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



Crab Cakes with Garlic Aioli Recipe - (4.5/5) image

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.

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.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh crab meat: Use the best quality crab meat you can find, as it will make a big difference in the flavor of your crab cakes.
  • Don't overmix the crab cakes: Overmixing will make the crab cakes tough. Gently mix the ingredients until they are just combined.
  • Form the crab cakes gently: Be careful not to pack the crab cakes too tightly, as this will also make them tough.
  • Cook the crab cakes until they are golden brown: Cook the crab cakes over medium heat until they are golden brown on both sides. This will ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce: Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce, such as key lime aioli, remoulade, or tartar sauce.

Conclusion:

Crab cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect crab cakes every time. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy seafood dish, give crab cakes a try!

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