Delicious, crispy, gluten free Crab Cakes with a wonderful Garlic Aioli Sauce! Think you can't eat crab cakes because you are following a gluten-free diet? Think again. Straight from my cookbook, The Everything Wheat Free Diet Cookbook!
Gluten Free Crab Cakes with Garlic Aioli
Simple to make, yet fancy looking, these crab cakes will surely impress your guests.
The best part about these is that they are seriously crispy, just like classic crab cakes. No one will ever know that they do not contain any wheat or gluten.
If you are looking for other gluten free seafood recipes, you will love this Shrimp Fried Cauliflower Rice, Thai Salmon Bowls, Lemon Salmon and definitely this easy Healthy Shrimp Scampi!
These would be extra delicious with some Apple Chai Latte, Eggnog Latte, Low Carb Bulletproof Hot Chocolate or even some Spiked Apple Cider!
Also, my cookbooks are both on sale now and would make a great gift! The Everything Wheat Free Diet Cookbook and The Greek Yogurt Cookbook are both the lowest prices I have seen!
Why You Should Make These Gluten Free Crab Cakes
These gluten free crab cakes are great for entertaining and you can make them small for an appetizer or larger for a main dish.
When serving these as an appetizer, I make them smaller and serve with toothpicks. It makes it so easier for guests to dip into the garlic aioli.
When making these as a main dish you can serve with a side dish like Roasted Eggplant or Balsamic Glazed Green Beans. I also enjoy eating these crab cakes over a large bed of lettuce or spinach.
These are also low in carbs and high protein for those who are trying to eat healthier.
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Crab Cakes with Garlic Aioli Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 green onions finely chopped
- 12 ounces jumbo lump crabmeat
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
- 1½ cups bread crumbs gluten-free bread crumbs, divided (½ cup + 1 cup)
- ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground basil
- ½ teaspoon ground oregano
- Salt and ground pepper to taste
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil for frying
- Aioli Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried cumin
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium- high heat. Sauté green onions for 1–2 minutes, until tender. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, combine the crabmeat, garlic, egg, Greek yogurt, 1⁄2 cup bread crumbs, cayenne pepper, green onions, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Form into small patties, about 1⁄2" thick.
- In a separate bowl, place 1 cup of bread crumbs. Dredge patties in the bread crumbs thoroughly.
- heat 1⁄2 cup oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place crab cakes in oil and cook until golden brown, making sure to cook evenly on both sides. Once cooked, place on paper towels to drain.
- Prepare aioli- Place all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix until thoroughly blended. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour so the flavors blend.
Ethel
Glad I found this! I love crab cakes and this one is a little different from what I make. So delicious! Goes well with the sauce. Thanks for sharing!
Lauren Kelly
Thanks so much, you made my day!
Mel
These crab cakes were incredible! My family finished them right off. Can't wait to make these again!
Lauren Kelly
So happy you liked them, Mel!!
Ronda R
We had a special on crab meat this week at our local seafood stand. I was looking for a gluten-free crab cake recipe. Glad this is the one I found. Turned out perfect!
Lauren Kelly
Perfect timing! Love it!
Jennifer
The combination of these crab cakes & sauce is just perfect! Loved everything about it!
Lauren Kelly
Thanks so much, Jennifer!
Beth
These crab cakes are so delicious especially with the aioli sauce. Such a delicious snack and my daughter loves these! I'll definitely make these again!
Toni
This is so good! The dipping sauce was a huge hit at my house!
Melissa Falk
Nice recipe! Thanks for the share.
Lauren+@+Healthy+Delicious
Crab cakes are my favorite! I love this wheat-free version!
Julie+@+Willow+Bird+Baking
Oh, these look delicious!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Julie!
Kristy @ Chocolate Slopes
I love ordering crab cakes at restaurants, but was too intimidated to try them at home. You give me some hope - this recipe seems simple enough!
lauren.kelly
They really are easy Kristy! I hope you like them!
Aggie
Oh we looove crab cakes in our house! (well my husband and I do 🙂 ) These sound delicious!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Aggie!