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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Cook the wild rice according to package instructions. Drain and let it cool.
- 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.
- Shape the mixture into patties and place them on a baking sheet. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- 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.
- Remove the crab cakes from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve the wild rice crab cakes hot with your favorite dipping sauce or a squeeze of lemon juice.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 15g30%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.