Crab Cakes with Jalapeño-Lime Tartar Sauce

Health score
7%
Crab Cakes with Jalapeño-Lime Tartar Sauce
45 min.
6
124kcal

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Crab Cakes with Jalapeño-Lime Tartar Sauce are an exquisite blend of flavors that brings the taste of the coast right to your dining table. Perfect for lunch or dinner, these delightful little cakes are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a healthier option, boasting only 124 calories per serving. Imagine sinking your fork into a crispy, golden crab cake, with tender lump crabmeat inside, complemented by the zing of fresh chives and the sweetness of chopped tomato.

The secret to these crab cakes lies in their unique texture, achieved by finely grinding saltine crackers to create the perfect crispy exterior. Once you take the plunge into the flavorful crab mixture, you'll appreciate the contrast of creamy light mayonnaise and reduced-fat sour cream that keeps the patties moist while adding depth. And let’s not forget the zingy Jalapeño-Lime Tartar Sauce that elevates each bite, providing a refreshing kick that pairs beautifully with the rich crab flavor.

Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy meal at home, these crab cakes will surely impress your family and friends. They are easy to prepare, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish, making them an ideal choice for a delightful meal. Dive into this culinary experience, and discover why these crab cakes are a perfect addition to your recipe repertoire!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon canola oil 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.3 cup chives fresh minced
  • 0.3 cup mayonnaise light
  • 0.3 cup cream sour reduced-fat
  • 12 ounce lump crab meat drained canned
  •  saltines ( 37 crackers)
  • servings tartar sauce 
  • medium tomatoes seeded chopped

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Place crackers in a food processor; process until finely ground.
  2. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and egg in a large bowl; stir with a whisk. Stir in 1 cup cracker crumbs and minced chives. Gently fold in crabmeat and chopped tomato. Form mixture into 6 (1-inch-thick) patties. Dredge cakes in remaining cracker crumbs. Chill cakes 30 minutes.
  3. Heat canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add crab cakes, and cook 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until browned.
  5. Serve crab cakes with Jalapeo-Lime Tartar Sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories124kcal
Protein39.74%
Fat50.41%
Carbs9.85%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.83
Glycemic Load
0.23
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
12.297826124274%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.14mg
Isorhamnetin
0.15mg
Kaempferol
0.24mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.22mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:123.97kcal
6.2%
Fat:6.82g
10.49%
Saturated Fat:1.49g
9.3%
Carbohydrates:3g
1%
Net Carbohydrates:2.68g
0.97%
Sugar:1.01g
1.13%
Cholesterol:59.73mg
19.91%
Sodium:583.44mg
25.37%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.1g
24.2%
Vitamin B12:5.22µg
86.97%
Selenium:23.82µg
34.02%
Copper:0.55mg
27.43%
Zinc:3.59mg
23.92%
Phosphorus:155.76mg
15.58%
Vitamin K:13.73µg
13.08%
Vitamin C:8.18mg
9.91%
Folate:36.42µg
9.11%
Magnesium:33.29mg
8.32%
Vitamin A:365.73IU
7.31%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.08%
Potassium:206.98mg
5.91%
Vitamin E:0.87mg
5.78%
Calcium:49.27mg
4.93%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.89%
Vitamin B3:0.81mg
4.03%
Vitamin B5:0.36mg
3.6%
Iron:0.62mg
3.45%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.02%
Manganese:0.06mg
2.99%
Fiber:0.32g
1.28%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.24%
Source:My Recipes