Imitation Crab Meat Cakes Recipes

IMITATION CRAB CAKES

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Don't let the title fool you, these are so good! I adapted them from a regular crab cake recipe on Allrecipes when our grocer had imitation crab on sale. The crab cakes may need 2 eggs as reviewers have noted, it depends on how moist your imitation crab is and how finely you flake it. The cakes won't seem to hold together well but they will cook up nicely, just be sure to make them small and carefully flip them when they're nice and brown on the bottom. I've also made these with finely diced red pepper and cilantro, omitting the green onions, and that is probably our new favorite way to prep.

Provided by lolablitz

Categories Crab

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 cakes

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 green onions, chopped
2 (8 ounce) packages imitation crabmeat, chopped and flaked
1 -2 egg
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 lemon, juice of
salt
ground black pepper

Steps:

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Saute green onions briefly until tender.
Combine crabmeat, sauteed green onions, egg, mayonnaise, dry mustard, crushed crackers, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, lemon, salt and pepper with your hands. Work the ingredients together so they start to stick together.
Form into 1/2 inch thick patties.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the non-stick skillet over medium-medium high heat. * works really well on a flat griddle.
Cook cakes until nicely browned on each side.
Drain briefly on paper towels and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 35.9, Sodium 616, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 5, Protein 7.3

HEAVENLY CRAB CAKES

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When I switched to a low-fat diet, I thought I'd never be able to eat crab cakes again. But then I found this healthy crab cake recipe. Now I can enjoy these little patties of paradise...without any guilt! -Laura Letobar, Livonia, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound imitation crabmeat, flaked
1 cup Italian bread crumbs, divided
1/4 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon dill weed
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

Combine crabmeat, 1/2 cup of bread crumbs, egg substitute, mayonnaise, mustard, dill, lime and lemon juices and Worcestershire sauce. Shape into eight patties. Place remaining bread crumbs in a shallow bowl; dip each patty into crumbs to cover. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. , In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook patties over medium heat until browned on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

POOR MAN'S CRAB CAKES

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Economical way to make tasty crab cakes. Use whatever cheese you have on hand or enjoy to make these.

Provided by moms diner

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Fish Cake Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 cold baked potatoes
½ cup butter
½ cup chopped bell pepper
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup diced celery
½ cup milk
1 pound imitation crabmeat, flaked and chopped
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh dill
1 pinch salt to taste
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

Split and mash the potatoes in a mixing bowl; set aside. The potato skins may be left on if desired.
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat; cook and stir the bell pepper, onion, and celery in the melted butter until they begin to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir the milk into the mixture; pour the mixture over the mashed potatoes and stir to combine. The consistency should not be too runny. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Add the crabmeat, Cheddar cheese, and dill to the potato mixture; season with salt. Lightly mix. Pour the beaten eggs into the mixture and stir to combine. If the mixture is too thin, bread crumbs or flour can be added to make more firm. Form the mixture into 24 small patties.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the patties in small batches in the skillet until completely browned and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Do not flip until bottom is fully browned and crisp; this ensures the patties will not break. Transfer to a baking dish in the oven to keep hot until all are cooked. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 129.3 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 855.3 mg, Sugar 8.1 g