Crab Cakes

Name: Crab Cakes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 3 pounds jumbo crab meat ( lump); 2 tablespoons fresh garlic (minced); 2 carrots (minced); 2 stalks celery (minced); 2 cups bread crumbs (whole-wheat); 1/2 cup fresh thyme leaves; 3 cups egg beaters; 4 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning (salt-free); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

Written by Pritikin Chefs

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Crab Cakes

Crab Cakes a la Pritikin are a delectable combination of crab, veggies, garlic, egg whites, and salt-free Old Bay Seasoning -- and only 50 calories and 70 milligrams of sodium per cake. Wow!

Prep Time25 mins

Active Time25 mins

Total Time50 mins

Course: Appetizer, Entertaining

Cuisine: Easy, Fish, Gourmet

Yield: cakes

Materials

3 pounds jumbo crab meat lump
2 tablespoons fresh garlic minced
2 carrots minced
2 stalks celery minced
2 cups bread crumbs (whole-wheat)
1/2 cup fresh thyme leaves
3 cups egg beaters
4 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning (salt-free)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350° F.
In a large bowl, mix all ingredients.
Form into 12 cakes.
Bake on nonstick baking sheet for 25 minutes.

Notes

Nutrition Information (per cake): 50 calories, 0g fat, 0g saturated fat, 75mg cholesterol, 4g protein, 2g fiber, 70mg sodium

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