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Keto Crab Cakes
Mostly crab, minimal filler. Golden brown outside, sweet and tender inside.
Prep
15 mins
Cook
10 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
medium
Instructions
Instructions
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Check the crab. Gently pick through crab meat to remove any shell pieces. Don’t shred it—you want chunks.
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Make the binder. Whisk together mayonnaise, egg, mustard, Worcestershire, Old Bay, and parsley.
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Combine. Gently fold crab meat and almond flour into the binder. Be careful not to break up the crab too much.
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Form cakes. Divide into 8 portions. Shape into patties about 2cm (¾ inch) thick. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
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Pan-fry. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook crab cakes 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
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Serve. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and remoulade.
Quick Remoulade
- 120g (½ cup) mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp capers, minced
The Key to Great Crab Cakes
- More crab, less filler
- Don’t overmix
- Chill before cooking
- Handle gently
Notes
- Quality crab makes all the difference—use lump or jumbo lump
- Can also be baked at 200°C (400°F) for 12-15 minutes
- Pork rinds work instead of almond flour
- Canned crab works in a pinch, but fresh is worth it