CRAB/CLAM CAKE SLIDERS WITH EASY LEMON AIOLI

Crab/Clam Cake Sliders With Easy Lemon Aioli image

Provided by COOKGIRl

Time 25m

Yield 10 sliders

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup mayonnaise, divided (I used an olive-oil based mayonnaise)
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley (replaced 1/4 teaspoon crushed dried thyme or you can use fresh parsley)
1 lb lump crabmeat (confession ( cheated and used 4 cans of Snow's minced clams, drained)
1 cup crushed kettle-cooked potato chips (read intro)
2 -3 tablespoons yellow onions, finely minced (optional, my addition)
1/4-1/3 cup minced celery (include some leaves)
2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning (see Old Bay Seasoning #2, this can be omitted read my *NOTE below.)
2 eggs
10 slider buns
lettuce (optional)

Steps:

*NOTE: Depending on the flavor of the potato chips you choose, the Old Bay Seasoning can be omitted. For example, the first time I tried this recipe I tested 'Fully Loaded' Kettle Chips and I wanted those flavors highlighted. Also, if desired the cakes can be pan fried in either a little bit of oil or a combination of oil and butter.
Preheat oven to 350º F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, whisk together *1/2 cup* of the mayonnaise, the lemon zest and juice, garlic, Dijon mustard and parsley. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
In a medium bowl, combine the crab meat (canned or fresh), potato chips, celery, Old Bay seasoning, the remaining 1/4 cup of the mayonnaise, and the eggs. Cover bowl and refrigerate mixture for at least 30 minutes. Tip: Chilling is important because it firms up the mixture and makes it much easier to shape into patties.
Mix well, then form into 10 patties, each about 2 1/2 inches across and 1/2 inch thick. Arrange the patties on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the crab cakes for approximately 25 minutes rotating the pan as needed for even browning. Keep a close eye on them to avoid burning.
Serve the crab cakes on buns with the aioli condiment. Add lettuce, if desired.
Reminder: Cooking time shown above is for pan frying.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.5, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 76.2, Sodium 801.9, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.3, Protein 16.8