Crab Cakes with Curried Yogurt Sauce
Crab cakes are a popular dish in the coastal regions of the United States, particularly in Maryland where they are considered a local specialty.
This is gluten free, high protein, low carb and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.
Ingredients
- 16 ounce Crab meat
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoon Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 large Egg
- 2 sliced Green onions
- 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- as needed for frying Vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup Yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon Curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- to taste pinch Cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, egg, green onions, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Shape the mixture into small patties.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the crab cakes until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- In a separate bowl, mix together yogurt, curry powder, lemon zest, salt, and cayenne pepper to make the curried yogurt sauce.
- Serve the crab cakes with the curried yogurt sauce on the side.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 10g4%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 20g40%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.