Chipotle Crab Cakes with Avocado-Mango Salsa

Crab cakes are a popular dish in coastal regions, particularly in the United States and parts of Europe. They are often made with regional variations and enjoyed as a delicious seafood appetizer.

This is gluten free, high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 18.

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Chipotle Crab Cakes with Avocado-Mango Salsa

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: American, Mexican Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Seafood Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Crab meat
• ¹⁄₄ cup Mayonnaise
• ¹⁄₄ cup Breadcrumbs
• ¹⁄₄ cup Red bell pepper
• ¹⁄₄ cup Green onions
• 1 Egg
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 Avocado
• 1 Mango
• 2 tablespoon Red onion
• 2 tablespoon Cilantro
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, breadcrumbs, red bell pepper, green onions, egg, lime juice, chipotle pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
2. Shape the mixture into patties and refrigerate for 5 minutes.
3. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
4. Cook the crab cakes for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the diced avocado, mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper to make the salsa.
6. Serve the crab cakes with the avocado-mango salsa on top.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 6g

Protein 18g36%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.