Wild Rice Crab Cakes

Crab cakes are a popular dish in the coastal regions of the United States, especially in Maryland where they are considered a local specialty.

This is high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Wild Rice Crab Cakes

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Wild rice
• 1 pound Crab meat
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 large Egg
• 2 tablespoon Mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 chopped Green onions
• ¹⁄₂ finely diced Red bell pepper
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• as needed for frying Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Cook the wild rice according to package instructions. Drain and let it cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked wild rice, crab meat, breadcrumbs, egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, green onions, red bell pepper, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
3. Shape the mixture into patties and place them on a baking sheet. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
4. 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.
5. Remove the crab cakes from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
6. Serve the wild rice crab cakes hot with your favorite dipping sauce or a squeeze of lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 2g

Protein 15g30%

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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.