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Crab Cakes, Charleston Style

Pan-seared crab cakes loaded with lump crab meat and bound with almond flour instead of breadcrumbs.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 310kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lump crab meat picked over for shells
  • 1/3 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp butter for frying
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  • In a bowl, gently combine crab meat, almond flour, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Old Bay, and green onions, being careful not to break up the crab too much.
  • Form mixture into 8 patties. Chill 20 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook crab cakes 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and heated through.
  • Serve warm with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 310kcal | Protein: 24g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 1g
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