Chesapeake Bay Classic Crab Cakes Recipe

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Chesapeake Bay Classic Crab Cakes
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Directions:

  1. Add the yolk, Old Bay, mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vinegar to the bowl of a food processor or blender; process until smooth.
  2. Gradually pour in the oil with the machine running until the mixture emulsifies and forms a mayonnaise.
  3. Season with the salt and pepper (this quantity of mayonnaise will not emulsify in the bowl of the largest food processor; use a medium food processor, a mini processor, or a blender).
  4. Transfer the mayonnaise to a bowl and, using a rubber spatula, fold in the scallions and the crabmeat until well combined.
  5. Combine the bread crumbs and the parsley in a shallow container.
  6. Form the crab mixture into 8 patties about 3 inches wide and 3/4 inch thick and drop them into the bread crumb mixture.
  7. Dredge the crab cakes on both sides; if you have time, leave the crab cakes in the container of bread crumbs, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for an hour or so.
  8. When you are ready to fry the crab cakes, put 2 large nonstick skillets over medium heat.
  9. Add about 2 tablespoons butter to each pan; when the butter is melted, add 4 crab cakes to each pan, patting off excess crumbs first.
  10. Slowly fry the cakes until they are golden brown on both sides and hot through, turning once with a spatula, about 4 minutes per side.
  11. If the crab cakes are browning too quickly, reduce the heat.
  12. The internal temperature of a cooked crab cake should be 155° on an instant-read thermometer.
  13. Transfer the crab cakes to plates, 2 per person, and serve with your choice of sauce and lemon wedges.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 740.38 Kcal (3100 kJ)
Calories from fat 420.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46.72g 72%
Cholesterol 77.03mg 26%
Sodium 646.67mg 27%
Potassium 68.03mg 1%
Total Carbs 45.58g 15%
Sugars 5.11g 20%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Protein 29.59g 59%
Vitamin C 10mg 17%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 105.7mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 173.82 Kcal (728 kJ)
Calories from fat 98.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.97g 72%
Cholesterol 18.08mg 26%
Sodium 151.82mg 27%
Potassium 15.97mg 1%
Total Carbs 10.7g 15%
Sugars 1.2g 20%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 12%
Protein 6.95g 59%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 17%
Iron 0.8mg 18%
Calcium 24.8mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.1
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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