Active Time

　　45 minutes

　　Total Time

　　45 minutes

　　A mixture of almond meal and cornmeal takes the place of traditional breadcrumbs in these scallion- and mint-studded crab cakes. And a raw snap pea salad is just the refreshing crunchy side to turn it into a complete meal.

　　

Ingredients

4 servings

　　2 large eggs

　　4 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest

　　3/4 cup mayonnaise, divided

　　2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, divided

　　1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

　　3/4 plus 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided

　　1 bunch scallions (about 6 scallions), divided

　　3/4 cup mint leaves, divided

　　1 jalapeño, preferably red, seeded, finely chopped (optional)

　　1/2 cup almond meal

　　2 tablespoons cornmeal

　　1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over

　　5 tablespoons olive oil, divided

　　2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

　　1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed, halved lengthwise, preferably on the bias

　　6 red radishes, halved, thinly sliced

　　

Step 1

Whisk eggs, lemon zest, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp. mustard, 3/4 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a large bowl.

　　

Step 2

Finely chop 4 scallions, then finely chop mint to yield 2 Tbsp. total, reserving remaining leaves; add to egg mixture. Add jalapeño (if using), almond meal, and cornmeal and stir to combine. Fold in crabmeat, then form into 12 (1/2"-thick) patties.

　　

Step 3

Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Working in batches if needed, cook crab cakes until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate.

　　

Step 4

Meanwhile, whisk 1/2 tsp. mustard, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and remaining 3 Tbsp. oil in a large bowl. Thinly slice remaining 2 scallions on an angle; transfer to bowl with dressing. Add sugar snap peas, radishes, and reserved mint leaves; toss to combine.

　　

Step 5

Whisk remaining 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tsp. lemon juice, 1/2 tsp. mustard, and 1/8 tsp. pepper in a small bowl.

　　

Step 6

Serve crab cakes with salad and mayonnaise sauce alongside.

　　

Do Ahead

Step 7

Crab cake patties can be formed 1 day ahead. Arrange in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and chill.