THE BEST CRAB CAKES EVER INN at CRYSTAL LAKE and PALMER HOUSE PUB
Crab Cake Ingredients:
1/4 pound red onion – finely chopped
1/4 pound red pepper – finely chopped
2 ounces shallots – finely chopped
1 pound shredded crabmeat
2 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper or to taste
Aioli Ingredients:
1 cup mayonnaise
2-3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine
2 cloves garlic
4 teaspoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
To make aioli – Chop garlic in food processor. Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth.
Store in refrigerator until ready to use.
To make crab cakes – Mix all ingredients in a large bowl – incorporate thoroughly. Form into small cakes – size is up to you, but should be no more than 3/4 inch thick. Sauté in a frying pan with olive oil until each side is golden brown.
Serve topped with aioli.
