Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsNorth StarCrab Cakes Recipe

Crab Cakes Recipe

Inspired by North Star
Time1h
Serves4

Delicious crab cakes served with a zesty aioli.

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Crab Cakes

Zesty Aioli

Method

Crab Cakes

  1. 1

    Prepare the Crab Cake Mixture

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chopped green onions, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until well combined.

  2. 2

    Form the Crab Cakes

    Using your hands, scoop about 1/4 cup of the mixture and form it into a patty. Repeat until all the mixture is used, placing the formed patties on a baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Chill the Patties

    Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and refrigerate the crab cakes for at least 30 minutes to help them hold their shape while cooking.

  4. 4

    Cook the Crab Cakes

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the crab cakes in batches, cooking for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate.

Zesty Aioli

  1. 5

    Prepare the Aioli

    In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.

  2. 6

    Serve

    Serve the crab cakes warm with a generous dollop of zesty aioli on the side.

More from North Star