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Crab cakes being dipped into Old Bay aioli dipping sauce.
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Old Bay Aioli Crab Cakes

These Old Bay Aioli Crab Cakes are a quick and easy appetizer made with canned crab, panko, and Asian-inspired flavors, then pan-fried and served with a creamy homemade aioli. Perfect for parties or finger food spreads, this simple crab cake recipe is packed with flavor and beginner-friendly.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Asian Fusion, Worldwide
Keyword Old Bay Aioli Crab Cakes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 504kcal

Ingredients

Crab Cakes

  • 6 oz Canned Crab premium lump
  • 1 Egg
  • 3 tbsp Panko
  • 2 tbsp Kewpie Mayo can sub with regular mayo
  • 2 Stalks Green Onions chopped
  • 1 tsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil

Aioli Sauce

  • 1/4 Cup Mayo
  • 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika
  • 1 Clove Garlic grated

Instructions

  • Gather all the ingredients.
    Ingredients to make Old Bay aioli crab cakes on the countertop.
  • Prepare the sauce by mixing mayo, grated garlic, lemon juice, paprika, and Old Bay seasoning until well combined.
    Old Bay aioli dipping sauce in a mixing bowl.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine drained canned crab, egg, panko, mayo, chopped green onions, and soy sauce to prepare the crab cake batter.
    Batter for crab cakes in a mixing bowl.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Once heated, add a spoonful of the batter to the pan, gently flattening it with the back of the spoon. Cook for 2.5-3.5 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until both sides are golden brown.
    Crab cakes being cooked in a frying pan.
  • Transfer the crab cakes to a serving plate and serve with the prepared sauce.
    Crab cakes served on a plate with Old Bay aioli dipping sauce.

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Nutrition

Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 268mg | Sodium: 1329mg | Potassium: 369mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 2mg