Mini Crab Cakes With Garlic-Chive Sauce

Dairy Free
Health score
2%
Mini Crab Cakes With Garlic-Chive Sauce
10 min.
10
81kcal

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Craving a quick, delicious, and dairy-free appetizer that's sure to impress? Look no further! These Mini Crab Cakes with Garlic-Chive Sauce are the perfect bite-sized indulgence. Ready in just 10 minutes, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a flavor explosion that will have everyone clamoring for more.

Imagine succulent lump crabmeat, perfectly seasoned and bound together with just the right amount of breadcrumbs and tangy mayonnaise. A touch of Worcestershire sauce adds a depth of flavor, while the Old Bay seasoning provides that classic Chesapeake Bay kick. These mini crab cakes are then pan-fried to golden perfection, ensuring a crispy exterior and a moist, tender interior.

But the real magic happens when you pair these delectable morsels with our dairy-free Garlic-Chive Sauce. This creamy, herbaceous sauce complements the richness of the crab, creating a harmonious balance that will tantalize your taste buds. Serve them as an elegant antipasti, a crowd-pleasing snack, or a sophisticated appetizer – these little gems are incredibly versatile. And with only 81 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free!

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a satisfying snack, these Mini Crab Cakes with Garlic-Chive Sauce are guaranteed to be a hit. The simplicity of the recipe makes it perfect for even the most novice cooks, while the impressive flavor profile will make you look like a culinary genius. So, grab your ingredients and get ready to wow your friends and family with this irresistible treat!

Ingredients

  • 10 servings garlic-chive sauce 
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  •  green onions thinly sliced
  • slices garnish: lemon 
  • 0.3 cup mayonnaise light
  • oz lump crab meat fresh drained
  • slices grain bread whole white
  • teaspoon old bay seasoning 
  • 10 servings salt to taste
  • teaspoon worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • blender

Directions

  1. Pick crabmeat, removing any bits of shell. Pulse bread slices in a blender or food processor 5 times or until finely crumbled. (Yield should be about 1 1/2 cups.)
  2. Stir together mayonnaise and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Gently stir in breadcrumbs and crabmeat. Shape mixture into 16 (2-inch) cakes (about 2 Tbsp. each).
  3. Cook cakes, in batches, on a hot, large griddle or nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-low heat 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Season with salt to taste. (Keep cakes warm in a 200 oven for up to 30 minutes.)
  4. Serve with Garlic-Chive Sauce.
  5. Garnish, if desired.
  6. Note: For testing purposes, we used Sara Lee Soft & Smooth Whole Grain White Bread.

Nutrition Facts

Calories81kcal
Protein33.52%
Fat35.25%
Carbs31.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.72
Glycemic Load
2.24
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
7.0339130163193%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.15mg
Hesperetin
0.2mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.39mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:80.69kcal
4.03%
Fat:3.07g
4.72%
Saturated Fat:0.66g
4.13%
Carbohydrates:6.11g
2.04%
Net Carbohydrates:5.27g
1.92%
Sugar:1.71g
1.9%
Cholesterol:47.92mg
15.97%
Sodium:751.23mg
32.66%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.56g
13.12%
Vitamin B12:2.13µg
35.5%
Selenium:13.73µg
19.61%
Vitamin K:13.76µg
13.11%
Copper:0.24mg
12.15%
Zinc:1.65mg
11.03%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.54%
Phosphorus:90.54mg
9.05%
Folate:21.21µg
5.3%
Magnesium:20.24mg
5.06%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.33%
Iron:0.7mg
3.87%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.74%
Calcium:35.7mg
3.57%
Fiber:0.84g
3.37%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.36%
Vitamin C:2.74mg
3.32%
Vitamin B3:0.66mg
3.3%
Vitamin B5:0.3mg
2.99%
Potassium:100.49mg
2.87%
Vitamin E:0.34mg
2.25%
Vitamin A:106.71IU
2.13%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.33%
Source:My Recipes