How To Make Simple Crab Cakes

crab meat

🥗Healthier: imitation crab

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Imitation crab is lower in cost and calories.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while adding creaminess.

Old Bay seasoning

🥗Healthier: Cajun seasoning

💰Cheaper: mixed herbs

Cajun seasoning offers similar flavor at a lower cost.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal can bind ingredients while being plant-based.

Slice and finely dice 1/4 of a brown onion.

Finely dice 2 tablespoons of fresh thyme.

In a large mixing bowl, add 250 g of fresh crab meat.

Add a pinch of salt and about a teaspoon of black pepper to the crab meat.

Add 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 1 crushed garlic clove, and a squeeze of lemon juice to the bowl.

Add the diced onion and thyme mixture to the bowl.

Crack in 1 egg and mix everything together until combined.

Add 1/2 cup of panko breadcrumbs and mix until the mixture can hold its shape to form patties.

Line a tray with baking paper and form the mixture into small cakes, about 1 cm thick.

Place the formed crab cakes on the tray and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes to firm up.

Heat oil in a deep fryer to 170°C or use a pan for frying.

Deep fry the crab cakes for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown, or pan fry if preferred.

Remove the crab cakes and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Season with a pinch of salt and serve with homemade tartar sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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