Bite-Size Crab Cakes with Spicy Sriracha Aioli
Bite-Size Crab Cakes with Spicy Sriracha Aioli are crisp and golden on the outside with a tender, sweet crab interior, brightened by lemon and Old Bay. The creamy Sriracha aioli adds a gentle heat that complements without overpowering. Serve these for parties, game days, or as an elegant starter when you want something small yet full of flavor.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bite-Size Crab Cakes with Spicy Sriracha Aioli, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
For the aioli, whisk together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, Sriracha, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice in a small bowl. Set aside.
- 2
For the crab cakes, add egg, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, Old Bay, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, drained crab, and Panko bread crumbs to a large bowl. Mix until evenly combined.
- 3
Scoop 2 tablespoons of the crab mixture and shape it into a small patty. Repeat with the remaining crab mixture.
- 4
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 5 minutes, then use a spatula to flip them and cook until golden, about 5 minutes more.
- 5
Transfer to a serving platter and serve with the reserved Sriracha aioli.
- Calories 149.19 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 7.15 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 10.11 g 4%
- Total Fat 8.68 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 1.45 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 67.73 mg High 23%
- Sodium 349.6 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 0.42 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.78 g --
- Added Sugars 0.35 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 59.05 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 0.58 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 27.11 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 10.64 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.47 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.14 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Bite Size Crab Cakes with Spicy Sriracha Aioli is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canned Crab Meat, Eggs, Lemon Juice, and Mayonnaise. Each serving provides about 149.19 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bite-Size Crab Cakes with Spicy Sriracha Aioli made of?
- The main ingredients are Canned Crab Meat, Eggs, Lemon Juice, Mayonnaise, Olive Oil. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bite-Size Crab Cakes with Spicy Sriracha Aioli?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 149.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bite-Size Crab Cakes with Spicy Sriracha Aioli easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Bite-Size Crab Cakes with Spicy Sriracha Aioli healthy?
- Bite-Size Crab Cakes with Spicy Sriracha Aioli has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 149.19 calories and 7.15 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 349.6 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.45 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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