Chef John's Crab Cakes Recipe

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Ingredients:

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8 saltine crackers, finely crushed
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp seafood seasoning (such as old bay)
1/4 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 egg, beaten
salt to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
1 lb fresh crabmeat, well drained
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tbsp butter

Directions:

Mix saltine crackers, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, seafood seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, egg, salt, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
Stir in crabmeat until mixture is combined but still chunky. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Sprinkle breadcrumbs on a plate.
Shape chilled crab mixture into 4 small thick patties; coat completely with bread crumbs.
Melt butter in a skillet over medium-heat; cook crab cakes until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	277.02 Kcal (1160 kJ)
Calories from fat	142.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.85g	24%
Cholesterol	59.21mg	20%
Sodium	124.3mg	5%
Potassium	38.01mg	1%
Total Carbs	6.39g	2%
Sugars	0.59g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.37g	1%
Protein	25.2g	50%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	21.8mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	188.12 Kcal (788 kJ)
Calories from fat	96.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.77g	24%
Cholesterol	40.21mg	20%
Sodium	84.41mg	5%
Potassium	25.81mg	1%
Total Carbs	4.34g	2%
Sugars	0.4g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.25g	1%
Protein	17.11g	50%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Iron	0.4mg	3%
Calcium	14.8mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

6.8

Points
7

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium,
sugar free

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