Mini Corn Bread Crab Cakes with Lemon-Caper Sauce

Dairy Free
Health score
4%
Mini Corn Bread Crab Cakes with Lemon-Caper Sauce
45 min.
16
154kcal

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If you’re looking for a delightful and unique appetizer that’s bursting with flavor, look no further than these Mini Corn Bread Crab Cakes with Lemon-Caper Sauce. These golden-brown bites are not just delicious, but they're also dairy-free, making them a fantastic option for a variety of diets. With just 45 minutes of prep and cooking time, you can whip up these tasty treats to impress your guests at your next gathering or family dinner.

Combining the sweetness of crumbled Buttermilk Corn Bread with tender, lump crabmeat and a medley of fresh herbs, these crab cakes are both savory and satisfying. The zing from the lemon-caper sauce adds a bright, tangy contrast that elevates each bite, making it a perfect complement to the rich flavor of the crab. The blend of green and red bell peppers offers a colorful touch, while the hint of heat from hot pepper sauce awakens the taste buds.

Not only are these crab cakes a hit for antipasti or starters, but they also make a delightful snack or light meal. The recipe yields an impressive 16 servings, perfect for sharing, and the caloric content remains relatively light at just 154 kcal per serving. So, roll up your sleeves and prepare to dive into a sea of flavor with these irresistible mini crab cakes that are sure to leave a lasting impression!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon capers drained chopped
  • cups buttermilk corn bread crumbled
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1.5 tablespoons chives fresh chopped
  • tablespoons chives fresh chopped
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon garlic minced
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 0.3 cup bell pepper diced green finely
  • 0.5 cup green onions sliced
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoons juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.3 teaspoon lemon rind grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon rind grated
  • 0.3 cup mayonnaise reduced-fat
  • 0.3 cup mayonnaise reduced-fat
  • pound lump crab meat 
  • teaspoon old bay seasoning (30%-less-sodium)
  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • Dash pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper sauce hot (such as Tabasco)
  • tablespoon pepper sauce hot
  • 0.3 cup bell pepper diced red finely

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • spatula

Directions

  1. To prepare sauce, combine first 8 ingredients; chill.
  2. Preheat oven to 40
  3. To prepare crab cakes, heat oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic to pan; saut 3 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat; cool.
  6. Combine bell pepper mixture, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, and next 6 ingredients (through Old Bay); stir in egg. Fold in Buttermilk Corn Bread and crabmeat. Scoop mixture into 16 portions (about 1/4 cup each) onto 2 baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Lightly cover, and refrigerate 1 hour. Uncover and bake at 400 for 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
  7. Remove from baking sheet with a metal spatula.
  8. Serve with sauce.
  9. Garnish with chives, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories154kcal
Protein20.24%
Fat33.25%
Carbs46.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18
Glycemic Load
0.13
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
9.5778260917767%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.23mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Apigenin
1.08mg
Luteolin
0.17mg
Isorhamnetin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.78mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
1.31mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:153.85kcal
7.69%
Fat:5.66g
8.72%
Saturated Fat:1.59g
9.94%
Carbohydrates:17.83g
5.94%
Net Carbohydrates:16.87g
6.13%
Sugar:5.39g
5.99%
Cholesterol:41.7mg
13.9%
Sodium:524.21mg
22.79%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.76g
15.52%
Vitamin B12:2.65µg
44.12%
Vitamin K:23.4µg
22.29%
Selenium:14.14µg
20.2%
Phosphorus:189.21mg
18.92%
Copper:0.3mg
14.9%
Vitamin C:11.6mg
14.06%
Zinc:1.97mg
13.16%
Folate:36.39µg
9.1%
Calcium:61.43mg
6.14%
Vitamin A:294.6IU
5.89%
Magnesium:21.95mg
5.49%
Iron:0.96mg
5.32%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.32%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.2%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.16%
Vitamin B3:0.99mg
4.96%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.95%
Fiber:0.97g
3.86%
Potassium:134.34mg
3.84%
Vitamin E:0.53mg
3.51%
Vitamin B5:0.35mg
3.48%
Source:My Recipes