Shrimp & Crab Cakes w/ Lemon Aioli

WEEKLY SPECIALS 2/9/2015

Courtesy of www.lucini.com

INGREDIENTS

1 lb peeled shrimp, pureed in food processor

1/2 lb fresh crab meat

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 green onions, minced

1/2 small red onion, minced

1 small red bell pepper, minced

3 cups bread crumbs

7 tbsp plus extra for frying, Lucini Premium Select Extra Virgin Olive Oil (or any EVOO)

2 tbsp lemon juice

2 tsp Dijon mustard

3 cloves garlic, chopped

Salt and Black Pepper

Combine shrimp, crab, garlic, onions, and pepper in a bowl and mix well. Season well with salt and black pepper.  Form into small cakes and dredge in breadcrumbs. Heat a large pan with olive oil until hot.  Add the cakes and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per-side.  Serve warm topped with aioli.

To make the aioli, place lemon, mustard, and garlic in a food processor and process until smooth.  With the motor running slowly add the olive oil until smooth and thick. Season with salt and black pepper.