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 is a delightful dish that brings the taste of the ocean right to your dining table. Perfect for lunch or dinner, these crab cakes are not only delicious but also surprisingly easy to make, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish. With each serving containing only 124 calories, they are a guilt-free indulgence that will impress your family and friends.

The star of this recipe is the lump crabmeat, which provides a sweet and tender texture that pairs beautifully with the zesty jalapeño-lime tartar sauce. The combination of fresh chives and chopped tomatoes adds a burst of flavor and color, making these crab cakes not only tasty but visually appealing as well. The crispy exterior, achieved by dredging the cakes in saltine cracker crumbs, contrasts perfectly with the soft, flavorful interior.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a satisfying meal, these crab cakes are sure to be a hit. Serve them alongside the vibrant jalapeño-lime tartar sauce for an extra kick that elevates the dish to new heights. So gather your ingredients, fire up the skillet, and get ready to enjoy a seafood classic that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon canola oil 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.3 cup chives fresh minced
  • 0.3 cup mayonnaise light
  • 0.3 cup cup heavy whipping cream sour reduced-fat
  • 12 ounce lump crab meat drained canned
  •  sleeve saltine crackers ( 37 crackers)
  • servings jalapeño-lime 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