Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsParley RoomCrab Cake Sliders Recipe

Crab Cake Sliders Recipe

Inspired by Parley Room
Time1h
Serves12

A trio of MD crab cakes, with arugula, Dijon aioli, & old bay onion rings on slider buns

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Ingredients

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Crab Cakes

Dijon Aioli

Sliders

Method

Crab Cakes

  1. 1

    Prepare the Crab Cake Mixture

    In a large bowl, combine crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, bread crumbs, egg, Old Bay seasoning, salt, black pepper, green onions, and parsley. Mix gently until just combined.

  2. 2

    Form the Crab Cakes

    Shape the mixture into small patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter. Place the patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  3. 3

    Cook the Crab Cakes

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook the crab cakes for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

Dijon Aioli

  1. 4

    Mix the Aioli

    In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and minced garlic until smooth. Set aside.

Onion Rings

  1. 5

    Soak the Onions

    Place sliced onions in a bowl and cover with buttermilk. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 6

    Prepare the Breading

    In a separate bowl, mix flour and Old Bay seasoning.

  3. 7

    Bread the Onion Rings

    Remove onions from buttermilk and coat them in the flour mixture.

  4. 8

    Fry the Onion Rings

    In a deep frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry the onion rings in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Assemble the Sliders

  1. 9

    Assemble the Sliders

    On each slider bun, place a crab cake, a handful of arugula, a dollop of Dijon aioli, and top with an onion ring. Serve immediately.

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