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    Panko-crusted Crab Cake Bites with Roasted Pepper-Chive Aioli

    Jul 17, 2007 · Modified: Dec 19, 2020 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 13 Comments

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    Panko-crusted Crab Cake Bites with Roasted Pepper-Chive Aioli - Andrea Meyers

    Michael came home from work on Monday and sniffed as soon as he got in the door. "Smells like seafood!" he said, and he was right. This is another one of those dishes that I found in a magazine or online and made it the next day because 1) it sounded good, and 2) I had most of the ingredients on hand. I had some crab that I found on sale, and almost everything else are pantry or frig staples for us. The only thing I needed was the chives. I used to keep a pot of chives in my kitchen garden, but I haven't started a pot in our new house yet, so I had to pick up some at the grocery store. The price reminded me to start some seeds soon!

    The recipe is designed for party appetizers, but I made it for dinner because the little bites are just the right size for the kids, and they were very easy to make. If you have older kids, they could certainly help make this. You just toss all the ingredients together, roll the crab mixture in panko, and bake. The sauce can be whipped up in just five minutes, and you even can prepare it up to two days ahead and keep it in the frig. It worked very nicely for an easy and tasty meal with a side salad.

    Panko-crusted Crab Cake Bites with Roasted Pepper-Chive Aioli - Andrea Meyers
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    Panko-crusted Crab Cake Bites with Roasted Pepper-Chive Aioli

    Adapted from MyRecipes.com (Sunset magazine, 2002)
    Prep Time45 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: crab, peppers
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 185kcal

    Equipment

    • small bowl
    • large mixing bowl
    • rimmed plate or pie tin (for rolling in panko)
    • baking sheet, coated with cooking spray

    Ingredients

    Roasted Pepper-Chive Aioli

    • ⅓ cup gluten-free mayonnaise
    • ¼ cup chopped roasted red peppers
    • 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
    • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

    Crab Cakes

    • 12 ounces shelled cooked crab (sorted and bits of shell removed)
    • ¼ cup finely diced celery
    • ¼ cup minced fresh chives
    • ¼ cup gluten-free mayonnaise
    • 1 large egg
    • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
    • ¼ teaspoon hot sauce
    • 1¼ cups gluten-free panko (divided)
    • fresh chives (rinsed and cut into 1-inch lengths)
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    Preparation

    • AIOLI - In the small bowl, mix all of the aioli ingredients. Cover and store in the refrigerator.
    • Preheat the oven to 475° F.
    • CRAB CAKES - In the large bowl, combine the celery, minced chives, mayonnaise, egg, mustard, and hot sauce. Stir it all with a fork, then add the crab and ¼ cup of the panko (save the rest of the panko for coating). Stir gently.
    • Put remaining 1 cup panko in the rimmed plate or pie tin. Use your hand to make 24 crab cakes, each about 2 inches wide and ½ inch thick. Roll each cake in panko and place on the prepared baking sheet.
    • Bake until golden brown, about 15 to 18 minutes. Transfer the hot crab cakes to a platter and top with the aioli. Garnish with fresh chives and serve hot.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 477mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 144IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Deborah says

      July 18, 2007 at 11:38 am

      These sound wonderful, and look so pretty! I have never made crab cakes at home, but I absolutely love them. I need to see if I can find some good crab so I can try these out!

      Reply
    2. Andrea says

      July 18, 2007 at 11:28 pm

      Thanks, Deborah! These were a surprise for Michael, as he was expecting full-sized crab cakes, but he really liked them and said that the aioli was delicious.

      Reply
    3. Amy says

      July 19, 2007 at 1:02 am

      These look like the perfect bite size appetizer! The aioli sounds deliciously!

      Reply
    4. Muse in the Kitchen says

      July 19, 2007 at 10:01 pm

      These look so good. I laughed when I read that you made them partly because you had most of the ingredients on hand. I don't think I could ever get away with having fresh crab on hand in my household - whenever I buy crab, it disappears so fast! But I think I'll get some crab specifically for this recipe because it looks just amazing.

      Belle

      Reply
    5. Dolores says

      July 21, 2007 at 9:40 pm

      These look sensational... thanks for showcasing the recipe. I've bookmarked it to try during crab season!

      Reply
    6. Andrea says

      July 22, 2007 at 9:26 pm

      Amy, yes they make perfect little nibblers!

      Muse: Funny you should mention that. I usually can't keep crab on hand either, but I had just picked some up on sale and was looking for a way to use it.

      Dolores: Thanks, I hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
    7. melissa says

      July 23, 2007 at 8:33 am

      ...so beautiful and delicious! thank you for sharing the recipe! Have a delicious week.

      Reply
    8. peabody says

      July 23, 2007 at 6:33 pm

      I love all things mini. These would be super cute for a party.

      Reply
    9. Cris says

      July 23, 2007 at 8:48 pm

      Perfect for a MD resident (are you on the MD side?). I love crab cakes!

      Reply
    10. Andrea says

      July 27, 2007 at 8:18 am

      Melissa: Thank you, and thanks for stopping by!

      Peabody: Having three little boys, I've definitely gotten into mini everything.

      Cris: We're in VA, but we lived in MD when we were first married, and crab cakes are a favorite for us!

      Reply
    11. Terri says

      July 28, 2007 at 10:08 pm

      I made these yesterday AND today. The only complaint was there wasn't enough of the delicious aoli. I will post photos of mine some time this week. Thanks for the wonderful recipe.

      Reply
    12. VikingLady says

      August 05, 2007 at 12:01 pm

      Just love your site....

      Reply
    13. Denise Hernandez says

      March 02, 2008 at 5:47 pm

      This recipe is very easy to make because you just buy the ingredients and make at home for your whole family. I love this recipe because it has one of favorite ingredient called " CRAB."

      Reply

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