crab cakes with lemon yogurt and cucumber sauce

Name: Crab Cakes with lemon yogurt and cucumber sauce
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## YOGURT SAUCE; 1/2 cup(s) lemon flavored greek yogurt; 12 - chives, chopped; 1/2 - cucumber, seeded and cut into small chunks; - zest and juice of 1 lemon; 1/4 cup(s) sour cream or mayo (optional); ## CARB CAKE; 1 pound(s) lump crab mean (high quality); 1/4 cup(s) orange or red pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup(s) gluten free crackers, crushed (sea salt or plain); 1 teaspoon(s) old bay seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dry mustard; 1 tablespoon(s) dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon(s) parsley flakes; 1/2 teaspoon(s) basil, dried; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic, minced; t tablespoon(s) lemon juice; 4 - egg whites; 1/4 cup(s) grape seed oil (or olive oil)

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Darci Juris

Scottsdale, AZ

Updated on Mar 24, 2017

I love a high-quality crab cake, meaning, mostly all crab meat. It's kind of difficult to make a really decent crab cake. I have gone through several trial and error. I am picky about them being moist on the inside, and slightly crisp on the outside, with great flavor. I think I have finally created just that. Try for yourself!

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cook time 10 Min

method Pan Fry

yield 4-6 crab cakes

Ingredients

YOGURT SAUCE
1/2 cup lemon flavored greek yogurt
12 - chives, chopped
1/2 - cucumber, seeded and cut into small chunks
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup sour cream or mayo (optional)
CARB CAKE
1 pound lump crab mean (high quality)
1/4 cup orange or red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup gluten free crackers, crushed (sea salt or plain)
1 teaspoon old bay seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon basil, dried
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
t tablespoon lemon juice
4 - egg whites
1/4 cup grape seed oil (or olive oil)

How To Make crab cakes with lemon yogurt and cucumber sauce

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the yogurt ingredients. You may add the sour cream or mayo if you feel you need more sauce, or add more yogurt, depending on how you like the consistency. Chill until ready to serve

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Mix until well blended. I recommend chilling the mixture for at least an hour if you can, but not absolutely necessary.
Step 3

In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Form small patties with meat mixture (should be able to form approximately 8-10). If mixture seems to have too much liquid, squeeze some of it out as you form each patty.
Step 4

Gently place in fry pan (4 at a time), and let cook for about 4 minutes per side, until nicely browned. I suggest using a spatula.
Step 5

Continue until all meat and patties are cooked.
Step 6

Serve with sauce. Enjoy!
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