Fish Cakes (or, What Am I Going To Do with These Crappie?)

crab meat

🥗Healthier: imitation crab

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Imitation crab is lower in price, while canned tuna is a more affordable protein alternative.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

Old Bay seasoning

🥗Healthier: cajun seasoning

💰Cheaper: paprika + celery salt

Cajun seasoning offers a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

cherry tomatoes

🥗Healthier: grape tomatoes

💰Cheaper: regular tomatoes

Grape tomatoes are often less expensive and have a similar taste.

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium pan and add peppers and onions. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes. When done, dump mixture into a small bowl and set aside.

In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and enough cooking oil to cover the bottom of the pan. Heat to medium-high.

Put all the rest of the ingredients into a large bowl. Also put into the bowl the now-cooling peppers and onions which you set aside. Mix everything thoroughly with a spatula or your hands.

Form the mixture into flattened balls about 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Each time you have formed a ball, flatten it and gently drop it into the large pan with hot butter and oil.

Cook the patties for about 3 minutes on each side until nicely browned on both sides. Move each to paper towel when finished.

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