Jul 14 2026
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Blue Crab Cakes Recipe

Time45m
Serves2

Two 3oz blue crab cakes, arugula salad with red onion, heirloom tomatoes and honey citrus vinaigrette served with lemon Dijon aioli

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Ingredients

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Crab Cakes

Lemon Dijon Aioli

Method

Crab Cakes

  1. 1

    Prepare the Crab Cake Mixture

    In a large bowl, gently mix the blue crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and black pepper until combined.

  2. 2

    Form the Crab Cakes

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and form each portion into a patty approximately 3oz in size.

  3. 3

    Cook the Crab Cakes

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

Arugula Salad

  1. 4

    Prepare the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine the arugula, heirloom tomatoes (cut into wedges), and thinly sliced red onion.

  2. 5

    Make the Honey Citrus Vinaigrette

    In a small bowl, whisk together honey, orange juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

  3. 6

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the vinaigrette over the arugula salad and toss gently to combine.

Lemon Dijon Aioli

  1. 7

    Prepare the Aioli

    In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

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