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Crab Cakes

Katerina | Diethood
Delicious, easy Maryland-style crab cakes with a garlicky yogurt dipping sauce.
Servings : 4
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ to 2 cups pork panko crumbs, divided, (you can also use regular seasoned breadcrumbs)
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
  • 2 scallions, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried herbs, (I use thyme + oregano)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cans (6 ounces each) crab meat, drained and flaked
  • 3 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
For the Yogurt Dip
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried herbs, (I used mint + parsley)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Reserve 1/2 cup crumbs and set aside on a plate.
  • In a mixing bowl combine 1 cup crumbs, peppers, scallions, mayonnaise, egg, lemon juice, old bay seasoning, herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the crab meat and stir it all together until well combined. If mixture is too wet, add more crumbs to the crab mixture to reach desired consistency.
  • Divide the mixture into 8 balls.
  • Place reserved crumbs in a plate and roll each crabmeat ball in the crumbs; gently flatten to make a thick patty.
  • Heat oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add crab cakes to the hot oil; cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Flip over the crab cakes and continue to cook for 3 more minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Transfer crab cakes to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
  • In the meantime prepare the Yogurt Dip by adding all the Dip ingredients to a small mixing bowl; whisk to combine.
  • Serve crab cakes with the Dip.

Notes

NET CARBS: 4 g (with pork rind crumbs)

Nutrition

Calories: 305 kcal | Carbohydrates: 5 g | Protein: 24 g | Fat: 21 g | Saturated Fat: 8 g | Cholesterol: 97 mg | Sodium: 995 mg | Potassium: 303 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 532 IU | Vitamin C: 21 mg | Calcium: 125 mg | Iron: 2 mg | Net Carbs: 4 g

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Dinner/Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crab, crab cake sauce, crab cakes recipe, how to make crab cakes, seafood