Description
These Cajun Crab Cake Sliders are perfect for a party or a fun family dinner. The crab cakes are seasoned with Cajun spices and pan-fried to golden perfection, then served on toasted buns with a zesty Cajun aioli.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb lump crab meat, picked over for shells
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or oil (for pan-frying)
- 8 slider buns, toasted
For the Cajun aioli:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
Optional toppings:
- Lettuce, tomato slices, pickles
Instructions
- Mix the Crab Cakes: Gently combine crab meat, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, panko breadcrumbs, green onions, and parsley. Form into patties and refrigerate.
- Make Cajun Aioli: Mix mayonnaise, Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, and garlic in a bowl.
- Cook Crab Cakes: Pan-fry the crab cakes until golden and cooked through.
- Assemble Sliders: Spread Cajun aioli on buns, add crab cake, and desired toppings. Serve.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, lightly dredge the crab cakes in flour before frying.
- You can also bake the crab cakes at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
