EASY CRAB CAKES

Prep/Total Time:

25 min.

Makes:

4 serving

Nutrition Facts:

2 crab cakes: 239 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 141mg cholesterol, 657mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein. 

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 starch.

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Ingredients​

• 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs, divided

• 2 green onions, finely chopped

• 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

• 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed

• 1 tablespoon butter

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Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine 1/3 cup bread crumbs, green onions, red pepper, egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder and cayenne; fold in crab.

2. Place remaining bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Divide mixture into eight portions; shape into 2-in. balls. Gently coat in bread crumbs and shape into 1/2-in.-thick patties.

3. In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add crab cakes; cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes on each side.

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