Baltimore-Style Crab Cakes with Herbed Aioli

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Crispy crab cakes made with Old Bay seasoning and light batter, served with a zesty herbed aioli that balances the richness of the seafood. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers jumbo lump crab meat, breadcrumbs, Old Bay seasoning 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 12 oz jumbo lump crab meat, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning, 1 large egg, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 2 tbsp buttermilk, 2 tbsp fresh parsley, 1 tbsp dill, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Gently mix until just combined, being careful not to break up the crab.
  2. Step 2: Shape the mixture into 6 oval-shaped patties, about 1/2 inch thick. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the crab cakes and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  4. Step 4: For the aioli: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp dill, 1 tsp lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Serve alongside the crab cakes.

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