133 Cals 15.5 Protein 9.5 Carbs 4.5 Fats
TOTAL TIME:
30 mins
YIELD:4 SERVINGS
COURSE:Appetizer, Dinner
CUISINE:American
Dust off that waffle machine to make these fast and delicious Waffled Crab Cakes!
This is so genius you”re going to wonder why you haven’t thought of this sooner. The crab cakes cook perfectly in the center, with golden edges in less than 3 minutes! And you get perfect little square pockets to hold the lemon juice or tartar sauce.
INGREDIENTS
9 ounces lump crab meat, shell pieces removed
1/2 cup panko crumbs, plain or gluten-free*
1 large egg, beaten
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chopped chives
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/8 teaspoon paprika
few dashes tabasco, optional
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
black pepper, to taste
cooking spray, I use a mister
4 lemon wedges, for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large bowl, combine the panko crumbs, egg, mayonnaise, dijon, chives, parsley, lemon juice, Old Bay, paprika, tabasco, salt and pepper. Mix well, then fold in crab meat, careful not to over mix.
Gently shape into round, flattened patties with your hands, about 1/2 cup each. Makes 4 patties.
Heat the waffle iron on high, spray with oil.
Place one in the center and close gently, cook until the edges are golden, about 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.
Serve with lemon wedges.
Serving: 1crab cake, Calories: 133kcal, Carbohydrates: 9.5g, Protein: 15.5g, Fat: 4.5g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 111mg, Sodium: 635mg, Fiber: 1.5g, Sugar: 0.5gBlue Smart Points:2Green Smart Points:3Purple Smart Points:2Points +:3