AllWhites® Recipe,
reprinted from allwhiteseggwhites.com
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  
Serving Size: 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
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Substitutions:

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

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.


Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 380, Fat: 18 g, Cholesterol: 125 mg, Sodium: 824 mg, Carbohydrate: 32 g, Dietary Fiber: 3 g, Protein: 24 g
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