Mendo Crab Cakes

Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
89%
Mendo Crab Cakes
60 min.
1
1300kcal

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Welcome to a culinary delight that will elevate your dining experience: Mendo Crab Cakes! Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any special occasion, these decadent crab cakes are not only incredibly flavorful but also very healthy and dairy-free. With a generous amount of succulent crab meat and a crispy panko exterior, each bite is an explosion of taste and texture that seafood lovers crave.

The recipe boasts a remarkable health score of 89, making it a guilt-free indulgence. It is not only filling but also a great source of protein, balanced with healthy fats and just the right amount of carbs, ensuring you stay energized without the heaviness. Complemented by a zesty tarragon aioli and a refreshing champagne cabbage salad, these crab cakes are sure to impress your guests or delight your family.

Imagine the satisfaction of creating a gourmet dish at home, infusing your kitchen with delightful aromas. This recipe takes about 60 minutes to prepare, making it a fantastic choice for a leisurely weekend meal or a special weeknight treat. With easy-to-follow steps, you’ll find joy in the cooking process as much as in the tasting.

So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to whip up this exquisite Mendo Crab Cake recipe that is bound to become a favorite in your household!

Ingredients

  • serving garlic aïoli (see notes)
  • serving cabbage 
  • 2.8 cups crabmeat shelled cooked
  • 0.5 cup spring onion finely chopped (including green tops)
  • 1.8 cups breadcrumbs dried divided (Japanese bread crumbs)
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil divided

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • aluminum foil
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Sort through crab; remove and discard any bits of shell. In a bowl, combine crab, 3/4 cup panko, and green onions. Gently mix in 3/4 cup tarragon aioli just until mixture holds together.
  2. Press mixture firmly into eight equal patties about 3 inches wide; set slightly apart on waxed paper or foil.
  3. Pour remaining panko into a shallow bowl.
  4. Preheat oven to 20
  5. Pour 1/3 cup oil into a large frying pan over medium-high heat. When hot, set each crab cake in panko. Using a slotted spatula, turn, pressing gently to coat.
  6. Fry cakes in small batches, using more oil as needed, until golden brown on the bottom, 2 to 4 minutes; turn gently and cook until browned on the other side and hot in the middle, 2 to 4 minutes longer.
  7. Transfer cakes as cooked to a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer and keep warm in oven. Discard any remaining panko.
  8. Divide cabbage salad among plates. Set crab cakes next to salad, top each with a dollop of tarragon aioli, and serve immediately, with remaining aioli in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1300kcal
Protein29.26%
Fat25.58%
Carbs45.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
76
Glycemic Load
1.77
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
68.963043461675%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.06mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.81mg
Quercetin
5.54mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1299.57kcal
64.98%
Fat:36.33g
55.89%
Saturated Fat:6.65g
41.57%
Carbohydrates:144.31g
48.1%
Net Carbohydrates:132.75g
48.27%
Sugar:15.12g
16.8%
Cholesterol:361.45mg
120.48%
Sodium:3531.55mg
153.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:93.5g
186.99%
Selenium:207.4µg
296.29%
Vitamin B12:13.02µg
217.07%
Vitamin K:210.38µg
200.36%
Copper:3.56mg
177.94%
Vitamin B1:1.98mg
132.21%
Phosphorus:1217.28mg
121.73%
Vitamin B3:23.17mg
115.87%
Zinc:17.21mg
114.71%
Folate:453.67µg
113.42%
Manganese:2.2mg
110.18%
Calcium:747.71mg
74.77%
Vitamin B2:1.17mg
69.11%
Iron:12.06mg
66.99%
Vitamin E:9.15mg
60.97%
Magnesium:233.32mg
58.33%
Vitamin C:47.27mg
57.3%
Vitamin B5:4.93mg
49.31%
Vitamin B6:0.93mg
46.26%
Fiber:11.56g
46.22%
Potassium:1588.98mg
45.4%
Vitamin A:574.53IU
11.49%
Source:My Recipes