Almond Flour Crab Cakes PT30M https://img1.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/0826/a2/2/353137/300x200x90.jpg The substitution of almond flour for conventional wheat flour in this recipe originated as a gluten-free workaround, but because almond meal absorbs moisture without becoming starchy, it provides structure while keeping the cakes moister and more tender than a traditional crab cake. Just give it a try, you will not regret it! 12 servings Ingredients: Pepper Salt 2/3 cup Grapeseed oil 2 teaspoons Lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon Lemon zest 1 clove Garlic, crushed 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 Egg yolks 1/2 cup Canola or grapeseed oil for frying 1/3 cup Yellow cornmeal 1/4 teaspoon White pepper 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1 pound Lump crab meat, picked over 1 tablespoon Chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon Chopped tarragon 1 tablespoon Chopped dill 4 Scallions, finely chopped 2 cups Ground almond meal 2 tablespoons Lemon juice 2 tablespoons Lemon zest 1 Egg yolk 1 Egg 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/3 cup Mayonnaise

Almond Flour Crab Cakes

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( By lihui )

The substitution of almond flour for conventional wheat flour in this recipe originated as a gluten-free workaround, but because almond meal absorbs moisture without becoming starchy, it provides structure while keeping the cakes moister and more tender than a traditional crab cake. Just give it a try, you will not regret it!

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 12 servings
Total Time 30 Mins

02 Ingredients

Lemon Aloli
- Pepper
- Salt
- 2/3 cup Grapeseed oil
- 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 clove Garlic, crushed
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 Egg yolks
Crab Cakes
- 1/2 cup Canola or grapeseed oil for frying
- 1/3 cup Yellow cornmeal
- 1/4 teaspoon White pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 pound Lump crab meat, picked over
- 1 tablespoon Chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon Chopped tarragon
- 1 tablespoon Chopped dill
- 4 Scallions, finely chopped
- 2 cups Ground almond meal
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Lemon zest
- 1 Egg yolk
- 1 Egg
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup Mayonnaise

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03 Method

Step 1

Make the crab cakes: Whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, egg, egg yolk and lemon zest and juice in a large bowl. Mix in 2 cups of almond meal, scallions, and herbs until thoroughly combined. Gently fold in crab. Season with salt and white pepper, cover with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
Step 2

Meanwhile, make the aioli: Combine egg yolks, mustard, garlic and lemon zest and juice in a blender or food processor and purée until smooth. With machine running, slowly drizzle in the grapeseed oil a few drops at a time until the mixture begins to thicken. Gradually increase the oil to a thin, steady stream, blending to a uniform creamy consistency. If aioli breaks, drizzle in a little lukewarm water a few drops at a time until consistency is reached again. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Will keep 2 days or more in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Step 3

Mix remaining 2/3 cup almond meal and cornmeal in a pie plate and season lightly with salt and pepper. Divide crab mixture into 12 equal portions and form into 2-inch patties. Coat in almond-cornmeal mixture.
Step 4

Heat 1/4 cup canola or grapeseed oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until the oil is hot but not smoking, about 2 minutes. Cook crab cakes in batches, 3 to 4 minutes per side until deep golden brown and crisp, wiping out the skillet and adding fresh oil between the batches. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined tray. Crab cakes can be kept warm in a 200-degree oven for up to 30 minutes.

04 Author

lihui

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Almond Flour Crab Cakes

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