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Seaside Crab Cakes with Tropical Salsa
Freshly made crab cakes are such a treat and are so easy to prepare - just mix the ingredients, make patties and cook until crisp. This recipe adds a topping of sweet-spicy, mango salsa. It's the perfect complement to the rich crab cakes. Great for lunch or dinner, 2 crab cakes provide a satisfying 24 grams of protein and 380 calories.
Preparation: 25 minutes  
Cooking: 10 minutes  
Time-To-Table: 35 minutes  
Serves: 4

Ingredients:

Salsa Ingredients:

  • 1 large ripe mango, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 large jalapeño chile, stemmed and finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Crab Cakes Ingredients:

  • 1 pound lump or claw crabmeat, picked over
  • 1-1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup AllWhites® egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seafood or Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh lime wedges, optional

Instructions:

  1. To make salsa, mix all ingredients in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix crab and ¾ cup breadcrumbs. Stir in mayonnaise, AllWhites egg whites and seasoning. Mix together gently but thoroughly; form into 8 patties (about 3 inches in diameter).
  3. Place remaining ½ cup breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Gently dredge each patty in crumbs to lightly coat.
  4. Heat half of butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat until butter is melted. Cook half of the crab cakes 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Repeat with remaining butter, oil and patties.
  5. Serve crab cakes topped with salsa, with lime wedges on the side.


Tips & Substitutions:

Substitute fresh papaya or pineapple for the mango in the salsa.


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Amount Per Serving
24g 380
Protein Calories

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1/4th recipe
(Two 3
Calories: 380 % Daily
Value*
Total Fat 18 (g)27%
Sat Fat 6 (g)28%
Trans Fat 0 (g) 
Cholesterol 125 (mg)42%
Sodium 824 (mg)34%
Total
Carbohydrate		 32 (g)11%
Dietary Fiber 3 (g)11%
Sugar 15 (g) 
Protein 24 (g)49%
Calcium 0 (mg) 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.