Maryland Crab Cakes with Basil Aioli

• Crab Cakes
• crabmeat↗1 lb

  preferably Blue crab

• onion1

  small minced, lightly sauteed

• crushed crackers↗1⁄2 cup
• egg↗1
• mayonnaise↗1⁄4 cup
• Worcestershire sauce↗1 teaspoon
• dry mustard1 teaspoon
• Old Bay Seasoning1 teaspoon
• salt and pepper
• olive oil or vegetable oil↗

  for frying

• Basil Aioli
• garlic↗2

  crushed and peeled

• egg yolks↗2
• basil leaves↗1⁄2 cup
• cups extra virgin olive oil↗2
• salt↗
• lemon, juice of↗1
• red pepper flakes (optional)↗
• ground cayenne pepper (optional)↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, mix crabmeat, onion, crushed crackers, eggs, mayonnaise and seasonings.

2. 2

   Gently mix everything together and shape into crab cakes.

3. 3

   Saute cakes in a little oil for about five minutes on each side or until golden brown.

4. 4

   To prepare aioli, place egg yolks, garlic and basil in a blender.

5. 5

   Start the blender and slowly add oil.

6. 6

   When thoroughly mixed and creamy, add salt and lemon juice and if you want it hot and spicy the option red pepper or cayenne.

7. 7

   Serve the aioli on the side as a dipping sauce.