Mini Crab Cakes with Smarter Tartar
Unlike most pre-prepared crab cakes, which are deep-fried these let the flavor and succulence of the crab lead the way. The result is not only more delicious, but better for you, too. The crab is lightly seasoned with herbs and scallions, then held together with a minimal amount of canola oil mayonnaise, egg and breadcrumbs. The cakes brown up beautifully with just a small amount of heart-healthy canola oil.
INGREDIENTES
- Sauce
- 1 Tbsp canola mayonnaise 15 mL
- 3 Tbsp nonfat Greek yogurt 45 mL
- 1 Tbsp finely chopped dill pickle 15 mL
- 1 tsp drained capers, coarsely chopped 5 mL
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika 1 mL
- Crab Cakes
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tbsp canola oil mayonnaise 15 mL
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 15 mL
- 1 lb crab claw meat, picked over for shells and cartilage 500 g
- 1 cup breadcrumbs 250 mL
- 1/3 cup celery, finely chopped 75 mL
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced (1/4 cup/60 mL)
- 2 Tbsp fresh flat leaf parsley, finely chopped 30 mL
- 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper 0.5 mL
- 2 Tbsp canola oil 30 mL
INSTRUCCIONES
- 1. To make sauce: In medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, yogurt, pickle, capers and smoked paprika until well combined. Sauce will keep for up to three days in airtight container in refrigerator.
- 2. To make crab cakes: In medium bowl, whisk together egg, mayonnaise and lemon juice until combined. Add crab meat, 1/2 cup (125 mL) breadcrumbs, celery, scallions, parsley and pepper and stir gently to combine. Put remaining breadcrumbs in shallow dish.
- 3. Using your hands, shape about 2 Tbsp (30 mL) crab mixture into a patty about 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter. Coat in breadcrumbs, then place on baking sheet or clean work surface. Repeat to form remaining crab cakes for total of 16.
- 4. In large, nonstick skillet, heat 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil over medium-high heat. Place eight crab cakes into skillet and cook, turning once, until crisp and browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to serving plate or baking sheet, wipe any crumbs out of skillet and repeat with remaining oil and crab cakes.
- 5. Place about 1 tsp (5 mL) sauce on top of each crab cake and serve immediately, or cover cakes and chill for up to one day, then reheat in 350 °F (180 °C) oven for 10-15 minutes.
RINDE
16 servings (16 crab cakes)
TAMAÑO DE LA PORCIÓN
1 crab cake and 1 tsp (5 mL) sauce
ANÁLISIS NUTRICIONAL
Per Serving
| Calorías | 90 |
| Grasa total | 4 g |
| Grasa saturada | 0 g |
| Colesterol | 35 mg |
| Carbohidratos | 4 g |
| Fibra | 0 g |
| Azúcares | 0 g |
| Proteína | 8 g |
| Sodio | 150 mg |
| Potasio | 136 mg |
