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Recipe tags: Fry, Shell fish, Stove Top

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Meats and seafood

Crab Cakes

Recipe submitted by DaVita renal dietitian Becky from Nebraska.

Portions: 6

Serving size: 4 ounces

Ingredients

• 1 pound of crab
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup crushed Ritz® low-sodium crackers
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• dash cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

Preparation

1. Combine all ingredients listed above except the oil; shape into 6 patties.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
3. Cook patties for approximately 4 to 5 minutes, or until browned. 
4. Flip patties and cook other side until browned, about 4 minutes.
5. Serve warm.

Nutrients per serving

• Calories: 188
• Protein: 13 g
• Carbohydrate: 5 g
• Fat: 13 g
• Cholesterol: 111 mg
• Sodium: 342 mg
• Potassium: 317 mg
• Phosphorus: 185 mg
• Calcium: 52 mg
• Fiber: 0.5 g

Renal and Renal Diabetic Food Choices

• 2 meat
• 1 fat
• 1/2 vegetable, medium potassium

Carbohydrate Choices

• 0

Helpful Hints

• Adjust seasoning to taste. Avoid adding additional ingredients that increase sodium content.
• Fresh or pasteurized crabmeat is the lowest in sodium. Frozen and canned crabmeat usually has added sodium preservatives.

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  Venida M. says:

This a really good recipe for me as I really like fresh crab and crab cakes. Your helpful hints section is also very useful.

Reviewed: May. 26, 2009, 1:43 PM  -  Inappropriate review?   

  Donna R. says:

This recipe is absolutely fantastic. I made it for my patients right before Christmas and got wonderful reviews. I served it as an appetizer for Christmas dinner and was extremely well-received. Highly recommended!

Reviewed: Jan. 03, 2009, 1:39 PM  -  Inappropriate review?   

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