Blue Crab Cakes with Old Bay Aioli

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Crispy Maryland blue crab cakes served with a zesty Old Bay aioli, offering a taste of the Chesapeake Bay region. This American (Maryland)-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, layers blue 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American (Maryland) cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 400g crab meat, 60g breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning, and 2 tbsp buttermilk. Mix until just combined, then refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Shape the crab mixture into 8 patties and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Whisk 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 2 minced garlic cloves until smooth. Serve the crab cakes with the aioli on the side.

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