cranberry crab cakes

Seattle, WA
Updated on Mar 2, 2016

These are baked, not fried, so healthier! And they turn out crispy! (just make sure to spray cakes before coating and refrigerate for 1 hour before baking!) NOTE: Frozen cranberries can be used. No need to thaw.

prep time 1 Hr 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds fresh cooked crab meat, flaked
  • 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup swiss cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup yogurt, plain and non-fat
  • 1/3 cup green onions, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh italian parsley, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cranberries, finely chopped
  • 1 - egg. lightly beaten
  • - nonfat cooking spray

How To Make cranberry crab cakes

  • Step 1
    In a medium bowl, toss crab with 1/4 cup bread crumbs and cheese, yogurt, green onions, parsley, lemon juice, garlic and cranberries.
  • Step 2
    Gently stir in beaten egg. Form mixture into 12 (3-inch) patties. Spray both sides with nonfat cooking spray.
  • Step 3
    Spread remaining bread crumbs on a sheet of waxed paper. Coat each patty with bread crumbs; refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Step 4
    Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray baking sheet with nonfat cooking spray.
  • Step 5
    Place patties on sheet and bake 20 minutes or until crispy, turning over half way through. Serve hot with lemon wedges. Top with some aioli or tarter sauce if desired.

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Ingredient: Seafood
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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