Description
These Crab Cake Sliders with Spicy Mayo are the perfect combination of flavors and textures, with tender crab cakes nestled in soft buns and topped with a zesty, creamy sauce. Ideal for parties or a quick dinner, these sliders will surely be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
For the crab cakes:
- 1 pound lump crab meat, picked over for shells
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
For the spicy mayo:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- pinch of garlic powder
For serving:
- 8 slider buns
- lettuce leaves or baby greens
- sliced tomato (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the crab cakes: In a large bowl, combine crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, salt, pepper, lemon juice, green onions, and parsley. Form into patties.
- Cook the crab cakes: Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the crab cakes until golden brown.
- Make the spicy mayo: Whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, lemon juice, and garlic powder.
- Assemble the sliders: Toast buns, spread spicy mayo, add lettuce, a crab cake, and tomato. Top with the other bun half and serve.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt in the spicy mayo.
- You can also bake the crab cakes at 400°F for 12–15 minutes.
- These sliders are perfect for parties or a fun weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
