Sam's Coconut Crab Cakes with Coconut Basil Mayonnaise

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2 tablespoons canola oil

1/2 medium onion, finely diced

1 stalk celery, finely diced

1 pound lump crabmeat

1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

2/3 cup mayonnaise

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons chives, finely minced

2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

5 cups panko bread crumbs

Salt and pepper

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

3 large eggs, beaten

Diced tomatoes, for garnish

Chives, for garnish

Coconut Basil Mayonnaise, recipe follows

Coconut Basil Mayonnaise:

1 cup mayonnaise

1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 tablespoon basil leaves, chopped

1 teaspoon chili garlic paste

Salt and pepper