Light Crab Cakes

Submitted by Chef #316625

"Delicious crab cake recipe with fewer calories."

 

• Ready In: 21mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 8 patties
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb lump crab
• 2 1⁄3 cups breadcrumbs
• 1⁄3 cup minced chives or 1/3 cup scallion
• 1⁄3 cup minced fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 3⁄4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 4 egg whites
• 2 tablespoons oil, for pan frying

directions

1. Reserve 1 cup of the bread crumbs to coat crab cakes.
2. Mix remaining ingredients well, adding crab last and coating gently.
3. Shape into eight 1/2 inch thick patties.
4. Coat patties with remaining bread crumbs.
5. Heat 1 tbsp oil in 9 inch skillet over medium high heat.
6. Gently place 4 patties in skillet.
7. Cook for 3 minutes per side.
8. Repeat with remaining 4 patties.