Best 6 Crab Cakes With Lemon Aioli Recipes

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Crab cakes with lemon aioli is a classic seafood dish that is both elegant and flavorful. Made with fresh crab meat, breadcrumbs, and a variety of seasonings, crab cakes are a popular appetizer or main course. The lemon aioli adds a bright and tangy flavor that perfectly complements the crab cakes. Whether you are cooking for a special occasion or just want to enjoy a delicious meal, crab cakes with lemon aioli is sure to impress.

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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.

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 LEMON GARLIC AIOLI SAUCE



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My friend Kirsten shared this recipe for me when I needed a no-fail crab cake recipe for a holiday party. This was fantastic

Provided by Dine Dish

Categories     Crab

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (8 ounce) can premium white lump crabmeat, drained
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 small egg
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup fresh white breadcrumbs (add dash of salt and pepper)
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, mashed into a paste
1/2 lemon, juice of, fresh lemon of a
flour
2 -4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 small garlic cloves, mashed to a paste with salt
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 dash black pepper
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning

Steps:

  • Mix first 10 ingredients together, being careful to not overmix or break up the crab chunks.
  • Dust a sheet pan or piece of tinfoil with flour. Carefully form little patties with the mixture and drop them onto the sheet pan or foil to dust with flour. Don't overhandle as the mixture will be very soft and wet. If the mixture is too wet, add more crumbs, or some flour.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter into 2 tbs of the olive oil and heat a sauté pan to medium-high. Carefully drop cakes into pan with a spatula. Cook on one side until brown and crisp.
  • Turn carefully, cook on the other side until brown and crisp and the inside of the cakes are cooked, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Serve hot, topped with aioli and a few sliced green onions for garnish.
  • For the sauce:.
  • Mash garlic into a fine paste with the side of a knife on a cutting board, using salt as an abrasive. Mix all ingredients together. Serve with the crab cakes.

ALMOND FLOUR CRAB CAKES WITH LEMON AIOLI



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Provided by Catherine Saint Louis

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 12 crab cakes

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 egg
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 cups ground almond meal, plus 2/3 cup for dredging
4 scallions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped dill
1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 pound lump crab meat, picked over
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 to 3/4 cup canola or grapeseed oil for frying
2 egg yolks
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2/3 to 1 cup grapeseed oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Make the crab cakes: Whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, egg, egg yolk and lemon zest and juice in a large bowl. Mix in 2 cups of almond meal, scallions and herbs until thoroughly combined. Gently fold in crab. Season with salt and white pepper, cover with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the aioli: Combine egg yolks, mustard, garlic and lemon zest and juice in a blender or food processor and purée until smooth. With machine running, slowly drizzle in the grapeseed oil a few drops at a time until the mixture begins to thicken. Gradually increase the oil to a thin, steady stream, blending to a uniform creamy consistency. If aioli breaks, drizzle in a little lukewarm water a few drops at a time until consistency is reached again. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Will keep 2 days or more in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Mix remaining 2/3 cup almond meal and cornmeal in a pie plate and season lightly with salt and pepper. Divide crab mixture into 12 equal portions and form into 2-inch patties. Coat in almond-cornmeal mixture.
  • Heat 1/4 cup canola or grapeseed oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until the oil is hot but not smoking, about 2 minutes. Cook crab cakes in batches, 3 to 4 minutes per side until deep golden brown and crisp, wiping out the skillet and adding fresh oil between the batches. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined tray. Crab cakes can be kept warm in a 200-degree oven for up to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 383, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 295 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

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

CRAB TOAST WITH LEMON AIOLI



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Provided by Jean Georges Vongerichten

Categories     Lemon     Crab     Summer     Bon Appétit

Number Of Ingredients 16

Lemon Aioli:
1 large egg yolk
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
2 tbsp (or more) fresh lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Kosher salt
1 cup vegetable oil
Crab Toast:
8 oz lump crabmeat, picked over
2 tbsp chopped fennel fronds
1 to 2 serrano chiles, seeded, finely chopped
6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Kosher salt
4 3/4"-thick slices country-style sourdough bread
lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Lemon Aioli:
  • Whisk egg yolk, garlic, lemon zest and juice, mustard, and a large pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in oil, drop by drop at first, until aioli is thickened and smooth; season with salt and more lemon juice, if desired.
  • Crab Toast:
  • Toss crabmeat, fennel fronds, 1 chile, and 2 tbsp oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt; add more chile, if desired.
  • Drizzle both sides of bread with remaining 4 tbsp oil; working in batches, toast in a large skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Spread each piece of toast with 1 tbsp aioli. Top with crabmeat; cut each toast into 4 pieces. Place a small dab of aioli in center of each piece; serve with lemon wedges. (Extra aioli can be used for dressings or dips.)

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh crab meat. If you're using frozen crab meat, thaw it completely before using.
  • Be gentle when mixing the crab cakes. Overmixing will make them tough.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the crab cakes. Cook them in batches if necessary.
  • Serve the crab cakes immediately with lemon aioli.

Conclusion:

Crab cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish. They're perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that's sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a seafood recipe, give crab cakes a try. You won't be disappointed.

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