Atkins Crab Cakes Recipe - Cooking Index
Atkins Crab Cakes Recipe - Cooking Index
| 3 tablespoons | 45ml | Vegetable oil - divided |
| 1 tablespoon | 15ml | Red bell pepper - finely chopped (small) |
| 3 | Green onions - finely chopped | |
| 1 lb | 454g / 16oz | Lump crab meat - picked over |
| 1 cup | 146g / 5.1oz | Fresh Atkins Bread Crumbs - divided |
| 1 cup | 237ml | Mayonnaise |
| 3 tablespoons | 45ml | Chopped fresh parsley |
| 1/2 tablespoon | 7.5ml | Old Bay seasoning |
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook bell pepper and green onions 3 minutes, until softened. Transfer vegetables to a large bowl. Add crab, 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, parsley, and Old Bay. Mix with a fork until combined. Cover and refrigerate 20 minutes.
Sprinkle a layer of breadcrumbs on the bottom of a 1/3-cup measuring cup or a cleaned, empty tuna can. Fill measure with crab mixture and pack lightly using the bottom of a measuring cup. Sprinkle a layer of breadcrumbs on top and pack lightly with the measuring cup. Invert crabcake onto a plastic-wrap lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining breadcrumbs and crab mixture to make 8 crabcakes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
Heat oven to warm setting. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Transfer four crabcakes to skillet using a wide metal spatula. Cook 5 minutes, until golden on bottom; flip with a spatula, and cook 5 minutes more. Transfer crabcakes to baking sheet to keep warm; cook remaining crabcakes.
This recipe yields 4 servings.
Carbohydrates: 6.5 grams
Net Carbs: 3.5 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Protein: 27 grams
Fat: 24 grams
Calories: 340
Description:
"For added flavor, try these tender crab cakes with a sauce made from mayo spiced with a dash of Old Bay seasoning."
Source:
Atkins Cookbook at http://atkinscenter.com
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