How to make 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.

Start by preparing the ingredients: 1.5 large eggs (1 whole egg and the yolk of another), 1/2 medium red bell pepper finely chopped, 4 green scallions chopped, and 1/2 medium onion chopped.

In a skillet, melt about 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.

Add the green onions, red bell pepper, and onion to the skillet and sauté until the onions are translucent and the vegetables are soft, about 7 minutes.

Once the vegetables are done, transfer them to the refrigerator to cool for about 7 minutes.

In a large mixing bowl, add the jumbo lump crab meat, ensuring to check for any shells.

Season the crab meat with garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, and a little salt.

Add panko breadcrumbs to the crab mixture (amount to be determined later).

Incorporate the cooled sautéed vegetables into the crab mixture.

Add the 1.5 eggs to the mixture, ensuring they are well combined.

Add 1.5 teaspoons of Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise, a few sprinkles of Worcestershire sauce, and a small amount of lemon juice to the mixture.

Re-season with Old Bay and garlic powder as desired.

Mix everything well until combined, then refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to 1 hour to firm up.

After chilling, form the mixture into patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the crab cakes to the skillet, cooking for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Transfer the cooked crab cakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Serve warm with lemon wedges.

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