Mini crab cakes with mint lime aioli

Appetizer

Crab Cakes with Mint Lime Aioli

Small crab cakes with a cool lime aioli flecked with fresh mint.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lump crabmeat
  • 1/3 cup panko
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, plus 1/2 cup for aioli
  • 1 scallion, sliced
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • 1/3 cup minced fresh mint
  • Salt, pepper, and oil

Method

  1. Mix crab with panko, egg, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, scallion, lime zest, salt, and pepper.
  2. Shape into small cakes and chill for 10 minutes.
  3. Pan-sear cakes in oil until golden and hot.
  4. Stir remaining mayonnaise with lime juice and mint.
  5. Serve crab cakes with mint lime aioli.

Fresh Mint Tip

Mince mint finely for aioli so it seasons every bite without large leafy pieces.