Crab Cake Melt Recipe
maryland jumbo lump, tomato, cheddar, lemon garlic aioli, open-faced english muffin, waffle fries
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Ingredients
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Crab Cake Mixture
Lemon Garlic Aioli
Assembly
Method
Crab Cake Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Crab Mixture
In a large bowl, gently combine the jumbo lump crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, egg, bread crumbs, and chopped green onion. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 2
Form the Crab Cakes
Shape the crab mixture into patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter. Place on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help them hold their shape.
Cooking
- 3
- 4
Prepare Waffle Fries
While the crab cakes are cooking, prepare the waffle fries according to package instructions or fry them until crispy.
Aioli Preparation
- 5
Make the Lemon Garlic Aioli
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
Assembly
- 6
Assemble the Melt
Toast the English muffins and place them on a serving plate. Top each muffin half with a crab cake, a slice of tomato, and a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese. Place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
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