Red Crab Cakes With Chili Lime Aioli
These Red Crab Cakes with Chili Lime Aioli are a delicious and festive dish perfect for Christmas Island Cuisine. The combination of sweet crab meat with a spicy and tangy aioli is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 1 lb red crab meat
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 lime, juiced and zested
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, green onions, red bell pepper, and Old Bay seasoning. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small patties and place on a baking sheet. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to firm up.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the crab cakes for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and heated through.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, garlic, chili powder, lime juice, and lime zest. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the crab cakes with the chili lime aioli on the side for dipping.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 15g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 18g
Supplies
Baking sheet Skillet Whisk Small bowl
Tools
Cutting board Knife Mixing bowl
Serving suggestions
Serve the crab cakes with a side of mixed greens and a squeeze of fresh lime juice for a refreshing contrast.
Tips & tricks
Be sure to handle the crab meat gently to keep the chunks intact and maintain the texture of the crab cakes.
Cost
$20