Crab Cakes Recipe
Topped with spicy chipotle aioli drizzled with maple syrup
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Ingredients
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Crab Cakes
Chipotle Aioli
Maple Drizzle
Method
Crab Cakes Preparation
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lump crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, egg, bread crumbs, green onion, salt, and black pepper. Gently mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- 2
Form Cakes
Using your hands, form the mixture into patties, about 3 inches in diameter. You should be able to make about 8 cakes.
- 3
Chill
Place the crab cakes on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Cooking the Crab Cakes
- 4
Heat Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
Cook Cakes
Once the oil is hot, carefully add the crab cakes to the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Be careful when flipping them over.
- 6
Chipotle Aioli Preparation
- 7
Mix Aioli Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers, and lime juice until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Maple Drizzle Preparation
- 8
Prepare Drizzle
In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the maple syrup until it is slightly thinner, about 2-3 minutes.
Serving
- 9
Plate the Dish
Place the crab cakes on a serving plate. Drizzle with the chipotle aioli and then lightly drizzle the warm maple syrup over the top.
- 10
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with additional green onions if desired and serve immediately while hot.
