Print    Email
Decrease (-) Restore Default Increase (+)

Healthy Recipes

Maryland Crab Cakes Recipe - Healthy Cooking Demo

Nutrition Facts

Yield: 4 servings, Portion: 2 crab cakes
    • Calories: 221
    • Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 61mg
    • Sodium: 387mg
    • Carbohydrates: 19g
    • Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 12g
* Nutritional information is based on ingredients listed and serving size; any additions or substitutions to ingredients may alter the recipe's nutritional content

Maryland Crab Cakes Recipe

Heart Healthy Recipe Diabetes Recipe
The secret to making these healthy, low fat crab cakes is the panko or Japanese bread crumbs. Panko gives crab cakes a crunchy crust because it absorbs less oil than traditional bread crumbs.

Ingredients

    • 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
    • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
    • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
    • 1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger
    • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
    • 1/2 tsp whole grain mustard
    • 1/8 tsp hot sauce
    • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
    • 1/2 lb jumbo lump crabmeat
    • 2 Tbsp finely chopped chives
    • 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
    • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
    • 1/2 tsp finely grated lime zest
    • 2 Tbsp canola oil

Preparation

    • Lightly coat a skillet with nonstick cooking spray, and heat over moderate heat. Add red pepper, celery and green onions, and sauté until vegetables are just softened, about 2 minutes.
    • Stir in ginger, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, hot sauce and evaporated milk. Boil mixture until it is reduced by half, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool slightly.
    • In a separate bowl, combine crabmeat, chives, parsley, 3/4 cup of panko and lime zest. Combine reduced cream mixture with crabmeat and stir gently. Avoid breaking up crab pieces.
    • With moistened hands, shape crab mixture (approximately 1/3 cup each) into 8 cakes, about 3 inches wide and 3/4 inch thick. Spread remaining panko on a large plate. Coat crab cakes with panko and transfer to a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
    • Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a medium nonstick skillet. Add half of the crab cakes and cook until browned and crisp, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter. Repeat with remaining canola oil and crab cakes. Serve immediately.

Review Date: February 26, 2013
Reviewed By: Christina D. Wright, RD, LDN, Nutrition Editor, Baldwin Publishing.
Judy Capodanno, Health eCooking Editorial Director, Baldwin Publishing. Contact Editor
This page created February 1, 2010 and last modified September 23, 2010
Learn more about Baldwin Publishing's editorial policy, privacy policy and sponsorship policy.

Copyright 2013 © Baldwin Publishing. All rights reserved.
Health eCooking® is a registered trademark of Baldwin Publishing®. Cook eKitchen™ is a designated trademark of Baldwin Publishing®. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein without the express approval of Baldwin Publishing is strictly prohibited.

No information provided by Baldwin Publishing in any article or in any Health eCooking® show, video, recipe, article and/or other Health eCooking product or service is a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical condition. Baldwin Publishing strongly suggests that you use this information in consultation with your doctor or other health professional. Use or viewing of any Baldwin Publishing article or any Health eCooking® show, video, recipe, article and/or other Health eCooking product or service signifies your understanding and agreement to the disclaimer and acceptance of these terms of use.

A Member of Trinity Health
© 2013 Trinity Health

St. Mary Mercy Livonia | 36475 Five Mile, Livonia, Michigan 48154 | 734-655-4800