Faidley's World Famous Crab Cakes Recipe

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Faidley's World Famous Crab Cakes
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Ingredients
14
Count
Nutrition
957
Calories
Total time
5
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Crab cakes: Spread the crab meat out in a flat pan and sprinkle the crushed saltines over the top.
  2. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, egg, mustard, Worcestershire and tobasco.
  3. Pour the mayonnaise over the crab meat and gently toss or fold the ingredients together, taking care not to break up the lumps of crab meat.
  4. Let the mixture sit for 2-3 minute.
  5. Before forming the cakes.
  6. Form the cakes by hand or with an ice cream scoop into 8 mounds about 3 in diameter and 3/4 thick.
  7. Do NOT pack the mixture too firmly.
  8. The cakes should be as loose as possible, yet still hold their shape.
  9. Place the cakes on a tray or platter lined with wax paper, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cooking.
  10. Tartar sauce: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, dill pickles, onion, parsley and dill pickle juice.
  11. Chill for at least 1 hour.
  12. To fry: Pour oil into a heavy skillet to a depth of about 1 1/2 .
  13. Heat oil and fry crab cakes, a few at a time, until golden brown, about 4 minute.
  14. On each side.
  15. Remove with a slotted utensil to a paper towel to drain.
  16. To broil: Slip them under a preheated broiler until nicely browned, turning to cook evenly, about 4-5 minute.
  17. On each side To sauté: Heat a small amount of clarified butter or olive oil, or a combination, in a skillet and sauté the cakes, turning several times, until golden brown, about 8 minute.
  18. Total cooking time.
  19. Serve at once with tartar sauce on the side.
  20. Makes 4 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 956.78 Kcal (4006 kJ)
Calories from fat 609.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 67.73g 104%
Cholesterol 75.57mg 25%
Sodium 1339.31mg 56%
Potassium 180.8mg 4%
Total Carbs 53.38g 18%
Sugars 2.71g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.32g 9%
Protein 31.92g 64%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 7%
Iron 5.4mg 30%
Calcium 44.9mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 311.08 Kcal (1302 kJ)
Calories from fat 198.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.02g 104%
Cholesterol 24.57mg 25%
Sodium 435.45mg 56%
Potassium 58.79mg 4%
Total Carbs 17.36g 18%
Sugars 0.88g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.76g 9%
Protein 10.38g 64%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 7%
Iron 1.7mg 30%
Calcium 14.6mg 4%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 24.3
    Points
  • 26
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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