If you're looking for a quick and easy seafood dish that's perfect for dinner, look no further than these tasty crab cakes with lemon aioli. This recipe is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of lump crabmeat
- 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup of finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup of finely chopped green onion
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the crabmeat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, red bell pepper, green onion, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Form the mixture into 8 equal-sized patties.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the crab cakes for about 3-4 minutes per side, until they are golden brown and crispy.
Lemon Aioli Sauce:
- 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Refrigerate the aioli for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Serve the crab cakes hot with a dollop of lemon aioli sauce on top. These crab cakes are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, or as a delicious appetizer for your next dinner party.
