Jul 14 2026
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Homemade Lump Crab Cakes Recipe

Inspired by Union Oyster House
Time1h
Serves4

House made Lump Crab Cakes over a bed of greens with a Lemon Garlic Aioli

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Ingredients

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Crab Cakes

Lemon Garlic Aioli

Salad Greens

Method

Crab Cakes Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the lump crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, green onions, beaten egg, bread crumbs, salt, and black pepper. Gently fold the mixture until all ingredients are well combined without breaking the crab meat.

  2. 2

    Form the Cakes

    Using your hands, form the mixture into 8 crab cakes, about 2 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  3. 3

    Chill the Cakes

    Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and refrigerate the crab cakes for at least 30 minutes to help them firm up.

Cooking the Crab Cakes

  1. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat enough oil over medium heat to cover the bottom of the pan.

  2. 5

    Fry the Crab Cakes

    Once the oil is hot, carefully add the crab cakes to the skillet. Fry them for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove them from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Lemon Garlic Aioli Preparation

  1. 6

    Combine Aioli Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well blended.

Assemble the Dish

  1. 7

    Serve the Crab Cakes

    On a large plate, create a bed of mixed greens. Place the hot crab cakes on top of the greens and drizzle with the lemon garlic aioli. Serve immediately.

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