How to Make Easy Crab Cakes | Mad Genius Tips | Food & Wine

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.

Scoop the crab cake mixture into the cups of a muffin tin, filling each cup.

Lightly pat the mixture to shape it without breaking up the crab.

Place the muffin tin in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up the crab cakes.

After 15 minutes, flip the muffin tin onto a rimmed baking sheet to unmold the crab cakes.

Dip each crab cake in egg to create a crust.

Bread the rest of the crab cakes with breadcrumbs.

Prepare the crab cakes for cooking by either pan frying or baking them.

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