Crab Cakes with Tarragon Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
1 tbsp dijon mustard
2 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp skim milk or 1 tbsp nonfat yogurt (optional)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb lump crabmeat , picked over
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
3 tbsp chopped green onions
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1 egg white
4 -5 drops tabasco sauce
1/2 tsp salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
lemon wedge, and accompaniment (to garnish )

Directions:

Prepare Tarragon Sauce first.
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
If too thick, add skim milk or yogurt to thin.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Refrigerate, covered, to allow flavor to develop while crab cakes are being prepared.
Crab Cakes: Combine crab, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, green onion, mustard, egg white, Tabasco, salt, and black pepper.
Form into 8 equal patties.
Place remaining breadcrumbs on waxed paper.
Dredge patties in crumbs, transfer to a plate, and refrigerate, covered, for at least 1 hour.
Heat half of olive oil in a 10 nonstick skillet.
Add half of crab cakes; cook on one until crisp and golden, about 4-5 minutes.
Turn over, and cook an additional 3-4 minutes.
Repeat with other half of cakes.
Sprinkle with chopped chives.
Serve with sauce and lemon wedges.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	197.79 Kcal (828 kJ)
Calories from fat	78.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.75g	13%
Cholesterol	4.53mg	2%
Sodium	403.12mg	17%
Potassium	56.94mg	1%
Total Carbs	11.9g	4%
Sugars	4.53g	18%
Dietary Fiber	0.63g	3%
Protein	16.64g	33%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	5%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	26.8mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	135.05 Kcal (565 kJ)
Calories from fat	53.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.97g	13%
Cholesterol	3.09mg	2%
Sodium	275.26mg	17%
Potassium	38.88mg	1%
Total Carbs	8.12g	4%
Sugars	3.09g	18%
Dietary Fiber	0.43g	3%
Protein	11.36g	33%
Vitamin C	2mg	5%
Iron	0.5mg	4%
Calcium	18.3mg	3%

* 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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