4 orders - 8 crabcakes
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1 ea. Whole Egg
1 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 tsp. Black Pepper, fine grind
1/2 tsp. Dry Mustard, ground
pinch Salt
2 tsp. Lemon Juice, fresh
1 TB. Parsley, chopped
4 TB. Roasted Red Peppers, jarred, fine chopped
3/4 cup White Bread Crumbs
1 pound Blue Crab Meat, fresh
Heat Source:
Direct fire, medium heat using cast iron skillet or griddle top for seraing
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients, except the bread crumbs and crab meat, together in a bowl and mix well. Add the crab meat and fold gently into the mixture. Add the bread crumbs until the mixture comes together and holds together. Chill completely. Once chilled, form into 2 ounce crabcakes, flattened slightly until about 1/4” thick.
Using medium heat, warm the griddle or flat cast iron griddle until hot. Lightly oil the griddle to prevent the cakes from sticking. Cook the crab cakes golden brown on both sides. Serve with Aioli Sauce.
Approximate Cooking Time: 8-10 minutes
Chili Aioli Sauce: (about 1 cup)
3/4 cup Mayonnaise
1 TB. Whole Grain Mustard
1 tsp. Minced Jalapeno Peppers
1 tsp. Minced Garlic
1/2 tsp. Chili Powder
1 TB. Cilantro, minced
1 tsp. Lime Juice
2 tsp. Cider Vinegar
to taste Kosher Salt
Combine all ingredients together and blend well. Chill before serving with crab cakes.
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