Meals Matter

Crab Cakes

Contributed By: fitnessmom2191
Better Homes & Garden

Ingredients

1 Slightly beaten egg

1/2 cup Plain low-fat yogurt

2 tablespoons Light mayonnaise or salad dressing

1 tablespoon Snipped fresh parsley

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon Prepared mustard

1/4 teaspoon Paprika

1/8 teaspoon Pepper

1 pound Crabmeat, drained, flaked, and cartilage removed

1/4 cup Finely crushed saltine crackers

Nonstick spray coating

1 Medium tomato, sliced

Lemon wedges (optional)

Preparation

1. In a medium mixing bowl combine egg, 1/4 cup of the yogurt, the mayonnaise or salad dressing, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, paprika, and pepper. Stir in crabmeat and crushed crackers.

2. Shape crab mixture into five 3-inch patties.

3. Spray a shallow baking pan with nonstick spray coating. Arrange patties in pan. Broil 4 to 6 inches from the heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Do not turn patties during broiling.

4. Serve crab cakes on tomato slices with remaining yogurt. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired. Makes 5 main-dish servings.

Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare crab patties; cover and chill up to 8 hours. Broil as above.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Fish
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Meal Type: Entree