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Mini Crab Cakes

Savory Mini Crab Cakes with Spicy Yogurt Sauce Bliss

These Mini Crab Cakes are a quick and easy appetizer, featuring flavorful crab meat and a zesty dipping sauce.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Crab Cakes
  • 1 can Lump Crab Meat Drained
  • ½ cup Plain Yogurt (whole milk)
  • ½ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 large Egg
For the Spicy Yogurt Sauce
  • ¼ cup Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Capers
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Powder Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, gently fold together the drained canned crab meat, plain yogurt, Panko breadcrumbs, olive oil, fresh thyme, Old Bay seasoning, and egg. Mix until just blended, being careful not to purée the crab meat.
  2. Scoop out the crab mixture and shape it into small patties, approximately 2 inches in diameter. Place each patty on a lined baking sheet.
  3. Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and refrigerate the patties for about 30 minutes.
  4. While the patties are chilling, prepare the spicy yogurt sauce by mixing plain yogurt, Dijon mustard, capers, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne powder in a separate bowl.
  5. Preheat your oven and broil the crab cakes for 5 minutes on one side, then flip and broil for an additional 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Once browned and crispy, serve immediately alongside your spicy yogurt sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cakesCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Mini Crab Cakes can be frozen uncooked for later use. Refrigerating ensures they hold their shape while cooking.

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