Mini Crab Cakes with Pineapple-Cucumber Salsa

Health score
10%
Mini Crab Cakes with Pineapple-Cucumber Salsa
90 min.
8
198kcal

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Are you ready to impress your family and friends with an incredible seafood dish that’s bursting with flavor? Our Mini Crab Cakes with Pineapple-Cucumber Salsa are the perfect choice for those warm afternoons or intimate gatherings. These bite-sized delights combine the succulent taste of fresh crabmeat with a refreshing, zesty salsa that will transport your taste buds straight to a tropical paradise.

Each crab cake is crafted with care, using high-quality ingredients that not only enhance the natural sweetness of the crab but also provide a delightful crunch thanks to the panko breadcrumbs. The addition of Dijon mustard and lemon zest gives these cakes a subtle tang, ensuring a mouthwatering experience with every bite. Paired with the vibrant Pineapple-Cucumber Salsa, this dish brings a perfect balance of sweet and savory, making it an ideal main course for lunch or dinner.

With just 90 minutes of preparation time, you can create a stunning dish that serves up to eight people without any hassle. Even better, these mini cakes can be made ahead of time, allowing you to lounge and enjoy your guests’ company while the flavors meld beautifully in the refrigerator. So, gather your ingredients and get ready for a culinary adventure that combines elegance and ease in one delectable bite. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • 1.5 pounds crab meat fresh drained
  • tablespoon dijon mustard 
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoons spring onion minced
  • teaspoon lemon zest 
  • servings lime wedges 
  • 0.3 cup mayonnaise 
  • 0.3 cup panko bread crumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)
  • tablespoons bell pepper diced red
  • servings salsa 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Prepare salsa.
  2. Pick crabmeat, removing any bits of shell.
  3. Whisk together mayonnaise and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Gently stir in crabmeat, panko, and next 2 ingredients. Shape mixture into 16 (2-inch) cakes (about 1/4 cup each). Cover and chill 1 to 4 hours.
  4. Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add 8 crab cakes; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Repeat with remaining butter and crab cakes.
  6. Serve with Pineapple-Cucumber Salsa and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories198kcal
Protein35.3%
Fat56.12%
Carbs8.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.5
Glycemic Load
0.13
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
16.668260851632%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
0.43mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.25mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:198.04kcal
9.9%
Fat:12.26g
18.86%
Saturated Fat:4.73g
29.54%
Carbohydrates:4.22g
1.41%
Net Carbohydrates:3.29g
1.2%
Sugar:1.66g
1.84%
Cholesterol:76.96mg
25.65%
Sodium:1054.15mg
45.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.35g
34.69%
Vitamin B12:7.74µg
128.95%
Selenium:34.53µg
49.33%
Copper:0.82mg
41.01%
Zinc:5.28mg
35.2%
Phosphorus:219.09mg
21.91%
Vitamin K:18.25µg
17.38%
Vitamin C:12.07mg
14.63%
Magnesium:50.11mg
12.53%
Folate:47.49µg
11.87%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.56%
Vitamin A:520.82IU
10.42%
Potassium:289.24mg
8.26%
Vitamin B3:1.49mg
7.43%
Vitamin E:0.93mg
6.18%
Calcium:60.96mg
6.1%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.47%
Iron:0.94mg
5.21%
Vitamin B5:0.51mg
5.1%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.1%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.04%
Fiber:0.93g
3.71%
Source:My Recipes