Jumbo Crab Cakes Recipe
Delight in our savory crab cakes, crafted from premium jumbo crab meat and a blend of fresh bell peppers and onions. Each cake is enriched with gooey cheese and perfectly seasoned breadcrumbs, then baked to golden perfection. Served with a spicy aioli.
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Ingredients
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Crab Cake Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
Finely chop the red and green bell peppers, and the yellow onion.
- 3
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, chopped vegetables, shredded cheese, breadcrumbs, eggs, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix until well combined.
- 4
Form the Cakes
Using your hands, form the mixture into patties of your desired size (about 3 inches in diameter).
- 5
Prepare for Baking
Place the crab cakes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil.
- 6
Bake the Crab Cakes
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 7
Prepare Spicy Aioli
While the crab cakes are baking, prepare a spicy aioli by mixing mayonnaise with hot sauce, garlic powder, and lemon juice to taste.
- 8
Serve
Serve the crab cakes warm with the spicy aioli on the side.
