Crab cakes made with Greek nonfat yogurt are mini bites of bliss. A fun, festive appetizer!
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) can fancy lump crabmeat, well drained and picked through for cartilage
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup Dannon Oikos Plain Greek Nonfat Yogurt
- ¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- ¼ cup thinly sliced green onion
- 1 teaspoon finely grated zest of one lemon
- Fresh cracked pepper to taste
- 1 cup plain or panko breadcrumbs, divided
- Cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Directions
Step 1
Mix together crabmeat, egg, 1/3 cup yogurt, red pepper, green onion, lemon zest fresh cracked pepper, and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.
Step 2
Form mini crab cakes using a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop, and coat the crab cakes in remaining breadcrumbs, placing them onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
Step 3
Bake in a 400 degrees F preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
Step 4
Mix remaining yogurt, lemon juice, chopped parsley and basil. Season with cracked black pepper. Serve sauce with crab cakes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 18 | |
Calories 56 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat1g | 1% |
Saturated Fat0g | 1% |
Cholesterol30mg | 10% |
Sodium134mg | 6% |
Total Carbohydrate5g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 0% |
Total Sugars0g | |
Protein8g | |
Vitamin C5mg | 27% |
Calcium19mg | 1% |
Iron0mg | 1% |
Potassium121mg | 3% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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