Crab Cake Sandwich
This tasty, oversized griddled crab cake sandwich is a revelation. Complete with an intensely flavorful Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs aioli, this crab cake sandwich will hook more orders than you know what to do with.
Preparation
Equipment:
Stovetop/Griddle
For Crab Cakes:
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In a mixing bowl, evenly combine the mayo, lemon juice, Worcestershire, eggs, Panko, and Old Bay.
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Gently fold in the lump crabmeat to fully incorporate.
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Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Divide and form mixture into 10 large crab cakes. Reserve cold for service.
For Red Pepper Aioli:
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Evenly combine all the aioli ingredients to form a smooth, light red-colored aioli.
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Reserve cold for service.
To Make A Crab Cake Sandwich:
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Lightly coat a non-stick sauté pan or griddle with pan spray.
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Sear the crab cake on both sides to a golden brown and hot on the inside.
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Toast a hamburger bun.
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Spread 1 teaspoon of red pepper aioli on both the heel and crown of the toasted bun.
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Place the hot crab cake on the bun heel, then top crab cake with 1 tablespoon of Boursin, spreading it across the crab cake.
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Top the Boursin with 1/4 cup crumbled potato chips.
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Top with the bun crown.
Operator Tips:
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This recipe can also be prepared using the 2.2 lb Boursin Professional tub.
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For a main dish approach, ditch the hamburger buns and serve two crab cakes on a small bed of greens.
Ingredients
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portions
10
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serving size
1 Sandwich
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day part
Lunch, Dinner
Crab Cakes:
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2/3
cup mayonnaise
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2
tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1/2
cup panko breadcrumbs
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2
Large fresh eggs
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1 1/2
tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
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2
tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
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2
lbs fresh lump crabmeat
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Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Red Bell Pepper Aioli:
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1/4
cup mayonnaise
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2
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2
tbsp roasted red bell pepper, puree
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1
tsp garlic powder
For Sandwiches:
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2/3
cup Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese
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Pan spray, to lightly coat