Light Crab Cakes

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb lump crab
  • 2 1/3 cups breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup minced chives or 1/3 cup scallion
  • 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
  • 3/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 4 egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons oil, for pan frying

Instructions

  1. Reserve 1 cup of the bread crumbs to coat crab cakes.
  2. Mix remaining ingredients well, adding crab last and coating gently.
  3. Shape into eight 1/2 inch thick patties.
  4. Coat patties with remaining bread crumbs.
  5. Heat 1 tbsp oil in 9 inch skillet over medium high heat.
  6. Gently place 4 patties in skillet.
  7. Cook for 3 minutes per side.
  8. Repeat with remaining 4 patties.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

736 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 41.4g 83% DV
Total Fat 32.3g 41% DV
Carbs 82.2g 30% DV
Fiber 22.4g 80% DV
Sugar 14.9g 30% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 868.5mg 38% DV
Potassium 3101mg 66% DV
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 928mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 207.2mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 526.8mg 41% DV
Iron 24mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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