Baltimore Crispy Crab Cakes with Dill Aioli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-26 · Updated 2026-03-26

Crispy Maryland blue crab cakes served with a zesty dill aioli, perfect for a coastal-inspired meal. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, layers crab meat, breadcrumbs, egg into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 400g crab meat
• 60g breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp chopped dill
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 tbsp for frying vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 400g crab meat, 60g breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp chopped dill, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Mix until well combined.
2. Step 2: Shape the mixture into 8 equal-sized patties. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, whisk 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp chopped dill, 1 tsp lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to make the aioli. Serve the crab cakes with the aioli on the side.