Vestrahorn Black Sand Crab Cakes with Lemon Dill Aioli

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Crispy crab cakes with bright lemon-dill aioli, inspired by Höfn's coastal seafood and the rugged black sands of Stokksnes Peninsula. This Icelandic-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, layers lump crab meat, panko breadcrumbs, plain Greek yogurt 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 310 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: 15 min Serves 4 Icelandic cuisine 310 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine crab meat, panko, 2 tbsp Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup dill, 1 tbsp lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Gently fold until just combined, being careful not to break up crab pieces.
  2. Step 2: Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into 3/4-inch thick patties. Place on a plate and refrigerate for 15 minutes to set.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add crab cakes and cook for 4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, pressing gently with a spatula to maintain shape.
  4. Step 4: Whisk together 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp dill, 1 minced garlic clove, and pinch of salt to make aioli. Refrigerate until serving.
  5. Step 5: Serve crab cakes warm with a dollop of lemon dill aioli and lemon wedges.

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