Baltimore-Style Crab Cakes with Lemon-Dill Aioli

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Authentic Maryland crab cakes featuring tender lump crab, Old Bay seasoning, and a tangy aioli for a coastal flavor explosion. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 33 minutes, layers lump crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard 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 320 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: 25 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, gently mix crab meat, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp Old Bay, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1 egg, and 2 tbsp flour until just combined — avoid overmixing to keep texture light.
  2. Step 2: Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into compact patties (about 3/4-inch thick). Dust both sides lightly with flour.
  3. Step 3: Heat butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add crab cakes and cook undisturbed for 4 minutes until golden brown underneath.
  4. Step 4: Flip carefully and cook another 3-4 minutes until golden and crisp on the second side, pressing gently with a spatula to ensure even cooking. Serve immediately with lemon-dill aioli (mix remaining 1 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp dill, and 1 tsp lemon juice).

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