Best Ever Crab Cakes
Premium crab cakes featuring jumbo lump crab meat, a delicate binder, and a vibrant lemon-dill aioli for dipping.
1 pound
Jumbo Lump Crab Meat-picked over for shells
1/4 cup
Japanese Panko Bread Crumbs
2 tbsp
Mayonnaise-homemade or high-end brand
1
Egg Yolk-large
1 tbsp
Dijon Mustard-stone ground
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Premium crab cakes featuring jumbo lump crab meat, a delicate binder, and a vibrant lemon-dill aioli for dipping.
Instructions
- Prepare the Aioli: In a small bowl, combine all Aioli ingredients and whisk until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- In a large bowl, gently combine all Crab ingredients with all Binder ingredients.
- Season the crab mixture with all Seasoning ingredients.
- Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.
- Place the Japanese Panko Bread Crumbs for Coating in a shallow dish.
- Gently coat each crab cake with the Panko Bread Crumbs.
- Heat the Clarified Butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the crab cakes for 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through.
- Serve immediately with the Lemon-Dill Aioli.
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1 pound
450 g
Jumbo Lump Crab Meat-picked over for shells
-
1/4 cup
30 g
Japanese Panko Bread Crumbs
-
2 tbsp
30 g
Mayonnaise-homemade or high-end brand
-
1
1
Egg Yolk-large
-
1 tbsp
15 mL
Dijon Mustard-stone ground
-
1 tbsp
15 mL
Lemon Juice-freshly squeezed
-
1 tbsp
15 mL
Heavy Cream
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1 tsp
5 mL
Old Bay Seasoning
-
1/2 tsp
2.5 mL
Black Pepper-freshly ground
-
1/4 tsp
1.25 mL
Cayenne Pepper-optional
-
2 tbsp
30 mL
Parsley-freshly chopped
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1 tbsp
15 mL
Chives-freshly chopped
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1/2 cup
60 g
Japanese Panko Bread Crumbs
-
3 tbsp
45 mL
Clarified Butter
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1/2 cup
120 g
Mayonnaise-homemade or high-end brand
-
1 tbsp
15 mL
Lemon Juice-freshly squeezed
-
2 tbsp
30 mL
Dill-freshly chopped
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1 clove
1
Garlic-minced
Equipment
- Small Bowl
- Large Bowl
- Shallow Dish
- Large Skillet
Instructions
- Prepare the Aioli: In a small bowl, combine all Aioli ingredients and whisk until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- In a large bowl, gently combine all Crab ingredients with all Binder ingredients.
- Season the crab mixture with all Seasoning ingredients.
- Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.
- Place the Japanese Panko Bread Crumbs for Coating in a shallow dish.
- Gently coat each crab cake with the Panko Bread Crumbs.
- Heat the Clarified Butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the crab cakes for 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through.
- Serve immediately with the Lemon-Dill Aioli.
Nutrition per serving
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