Easy Crab Cakes with Sriracha Aioli: Quick, Tasty Seafood Recipe
Crispy, golden crab cakes packed with fresh crab meat and simple seasonings, paired perfectly with a spicy, creamy sriracha aioli for a flavorful appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lump crab meat picked over for shells
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 green onions finely chopped
- 1 egg beaten
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine crab meat, breadcrumbs, green onions, egg, mayonnaise, Dijon, Old Bay, salt, and pepper.
- Form mixture into 8 patties and chill 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook crab cakes 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Mix aioli ingredients until smooth.
- Serve crab cakes warm with a dollop of sriracha aioli.
Notes
For a healthier option, bake crab cakes at 400°F for 12-15 minutes instead of frying.