3/26/2014 Crabby Crab CakesI’m feeling very crabby today. Super crabby. This is the crabbiest post you’ve seen on WNB yet and it’s all because of my ridiculously delicious Crabby Crab cakes, which I absolutely had to share with you all. Who out there doesn’t like crab cakes? I’m pretty confident that almost everyone alive loves crab cakes. If you don’t, you better make this recipe and reevaluate immediately. Whenever I see them at parties or especially at wedding cocktail hours, I make a beeline for them. Out of the way people, this girl needs her crab cakes! I rarely ever order them in restaurants because they usually come completely soaked with mayonnaise and packed with bread crumbs and miscellaneous nasty ingredients. That’s not how I do my crab cakes. I like them bursting at the seams with crab, and seasoned delicately with lemon, some spices, and fresh herbs. These babies are 95% crab – just how crab cakes should be! I got inspired to make these when we were having a little double date at our place. I was thinking we could just make our go-to dinner and BBQ some chicken, roast some veggies, and whip up a kale salad. Then Becca suggested that we get creative and figure out how to make healthy crab cakes. Mission accomplished. Not only are these healthy AND amazing, but they made our double date feel extra special and fancy. We served them over a light arugula salad and it was so perfect and delish! No need to wait until the next wedding to chase the cocktail server with the crab cakes . . . now I’m going to make them whenever we have a dinner party! You’ll be in heaven when you taste how great these turned out. They’re filling and satisfying, yet totally light and healthy. They have the perfect crunch, the lightness and flavor from the lemon, parsley, and chives, the traditional crab cake spice from the Old Bay seasoning, and of course the good-quality lump crab really seals the deal. Definitely splurge on the good crabmeat because that makes all the difference! We got ours at Bristol Farms and it was perfection. You feeling crabby?? Here’s all you’ll need to make the perfect dish for your next dinner party: Ingredients 1 pound lump crabmeat 12(ish) Simple Mills almond flour crackers, crumbled 1 egg - beaten 1 tbsp chives - minced 1 1/2 tbsp Italian flat-leaf parsley - minced 1 tbsp dijon mustard (I like the one with the seeds) 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/4 lemon - zest only 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning A pinch of cayenne pepper (based on your preference!) Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup avocado oil Serve with lemon wedges! Serving: Makes 8 or 9 medium sized crab cakes.
Enjoy and have a happy, healthy week!
10 Comments
Rebecca Goldberg
3/27/2014 02:15:03 am
Hi!
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3/27/2014 11:00:29 am
Hi Lindsay! Love seeing what peers are doing in our "post-USC" days. I've been following your blog and love it. Just wanted to let you know I nominated you for the Liebster Awards on my blog :) http://www.theredgoes.com/liebster-awards-guess-youre-nominated/ Hope you're well!
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lisa levine
3/29/2014 07:51:11 am
I can't wait to make these crab cakes! I've always loved them but as you said, they're usually soaked in mayo and unhealthy ingredients so I've never even tried to make them.
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Olga Horak
4/2/2014 12:18:52 pm
Hi Lindsay, it has been a while since I've read anything this funny! You are not only a great cook, you are also an awesome writer. I can't wait to make those Crabby Crab Cakes.
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La-Toya
4/3/2015 05:27:14 am
yes!!!!!!!' Finally crab cakes without mayo! I HATE MAYO...I can't wait to make these thank you.
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Lindsay Levine
4/22/2015 09:19:15 am
The feeling is mutual! No mayo allowed :)
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Jamie
1/12/2018 09:52:23 am
These crab cakes came out so well, they're now a staple in our home! I always forget to get the chives, but they taste good ever without them.Thanks for the awesome recipe!
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Lindsay
1/18/2018 09:21:51 pm
Yay!! I'm so happy to hear that you love them! Thanks for sharing! :)
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Jordan
9/4/2019 05:21:44 pm
What is your recommendation for the best crab meat to buy in stores? (location and/or brand)
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Lindsay
11/5/2019 04:40:48 pm
I almost forgot about this oldie-but-goodie recipe! :) I usually get my crab from the seafood counter at Whole Foods!
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