Coastal Crab Cake Sandwich Recipe
Jumbo crab cake drizzled with zesty Key Lime Aioli, served on a brioche bun with fresh lettuce and tomato, accompanied by seasoned french fries and crispy onion straws.
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Ingredients
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Crab Cakes
Key Lime Aioli
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Crab Cakes Preparation
- 1
Make the Crab Cake Mixture
In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, eggs, bread crumbs, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until well combined.
- 2
Shape the Crab Cakes
Form the mixture into 4 large patties and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- 3
Cook the Crab Cakes
In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook the crab cakes for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Key Lime Aioli Preparation
- 4
Make the Aioli
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, key lime juice, minced garlic, lime zest, and salt until smooth.
Sandwich Assembly
- 5
Assemble the Sandwiches
On each brioche bun, place a lettuce leaf, a crab cake, a slice of tomato, and drizzle with Key Lime Aioli. Top with the other half of the bun.
- 6
Serve
Serve the crab cake sandwiches with seasoned french fries and crispy onion straws on the side.
