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Cheesy Keto Crab Cakes

Cheesy, easy and delicious
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 5 servings

Ingredients
  

For the crab cakes

  • 250 grams Jumbo Lump Crab Meat You can also use fresh, canned or even fish for this recipe
  • 60 grams Mozzarella Cheeese You want the dry shredded kind. You can also use cheddar
  • 30 grams Cream Cheese
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Tsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • 5 grams Chives
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 1 Tsp Olive oil for frying

For the dipping sauce

  • 60 grams Mayonnaise
  • 7 grams Mustard
  • 7 grams Hot Sauce
  • 2 Tsp Pickle Juice
  • 15 grams Pickles either grated or finely chopped
  • 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl add the cream cheese and microwave for 10-15 seconds.
  • Then add in the mozzarella cheese and egg and give everything a good mix. You can use any cheese you like.
  • Season with Old Bay seasoning and add in the chives.
  • Finally add the crab meat and season with a bit of salt and pepper
  • Give everything a good mix and your crab mix is ready.
  • Now shape the crab cakes using either a ring mold, a cookie cutter or your hands.
  • Some people like to use a tray with parchment paper to keep the crab cakes on but I just use regular plates.
  • Then pop it in the fridge to chill for 10 minutes.
  • Heat the olive oil in a pan and once hot add in the crab cakes.
  • You want to keep the heat medium low/medium so you don't cook the outside too fast.
  • Allow each side to cook for 3-4 minutes. Once one side is cooked flip it over and finish cooking.
  • Use a nice non stick pan since the cheese will melt and form a crust. If you use any other pan make sure it's well seasoned and you might want to add a touch more oil
  • For the sauce just mix everything in a bowl and it's ready.
  • Serve the crab cakes with the dipping sauce on a bed of greens. I'd recommend either peppery microgreens or something like watercress. Even arugula/rocket lettuce will work. You can dress it with some lemon and olive oil.
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