Low Fat Crab Cakes (Adapted From Cooking Light) - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    3 whole canned water chestnuts (1/4 cup minced, if omiting add an extra 1/4 cup minced onion) (optional)
    1/2 small onion (1/4 cup minced)
    2 garlic cloves (1 tsp minced)
    2 (6 ounce) cans lump crabmeat, drained
    1/4 cup soft breadcrumbs
    1 teaspoon dried parsley
    1/4 teaspoon dark sesame oil or 1/4 teaspoon olive oil
    1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    1 tablespoon Egg Beaters egg substitute
    3 tablespoons reduced-calorie mayonnaise
    1/4 - 1 teaspoon pepper, depending on taste (the original recipe called for 1 tsp, I'm just a wimp)
    1/2 teaspoon key west blend spices (optional, pick this or one of the two following to your taste)
    1/8 teaspoon blackening seasoning (optional)
    1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
    vegetable oil cooking spray
Preparation
    If the first three ingredients aren't already minced, throw them in your food processor for a moment or mince them by hand.
    Combine all ingredients except the cooking spray in a medeum mixing bowl; stir well. Shape into 8 patties.
    Coat a large skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat until hot. Add crabmeat patties, and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned on both sides, turning once. Transfer to a serving platter.

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