Cajun Crab Cake Sandwich and Oven Fries
Recipe from Family Circle

Cajun seasoning makes these crab cakes a bit spicier than the norm. You can make them with real crab meat, but you'll find surimi a budget-friendly choice.


Cajun Crab Cake Sandwich and Oven Fries


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Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 12  ounces  surimi (imitation crab meat), choppedOn Sale
  • 1/2  small  onion, peeled and choppedOn Sale
  • 1  rib  celery, choppedOn Sale
  • 1  small  sweet green pepper, cored, seeded and choppedOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  reduced-fat mayonnaise dressingOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  packaged unseasoned bread crumbsOn Sale
  • 2  large  egg whites, slightly beatenOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  dry Cajun seasoningOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  hot-pepper sauceOn Sale
  • 4    reduced-calorie soft sandwich rolls (80 calories each)On Sale
  •     Oven Fries and Tartar Sauce:On Sale
  • 1  large  baking potato (about 1/2 pound), unpeeled, scrubbed and cut lengthwise into 16 thin wedgesOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  onion saltOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  paprikaOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  reduced-fat mayonnaise dressingOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  pickle relishOn Sale
  •     LettuceOn Sale
  •     Tomato slicesOn Sale
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Directions
1.
Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat 2 baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
2.
In large bowl, mix together the surimi, onion, celery, green pepper, 1/4 cup mayonnaise dressing, bread crumbs, egg whites, Cajun seasoning and pepper sauce. Divide mixture into four portions; firmly press one portion into 3/4 cup dry measuring cup. Invert, tapping on baking sheet to remove. With hands, slightly press and shape mixture into a 4-inch patty, about 1-inch thick. Repeat with remaining portions.
3.
Bake in 400 degrees F oven until browned, about 40 minutes.
4.
Oven Fries and Tartar Sauce: Place potato wedges on second sheet. Coat wedges with cooking spray. Season both sides of wedges with onion salt and paprika.
5.
Bake in 400 degrees F oven until fork tender and crispy, about 30 minutes, turning after 20 minutes.
6.
In small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup mayonnaise dressing and pickle relish.
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Serve crab cakes on buns with oven fries and tartar sauce. Serve with lettuce and tomato, if desired.
Nutrition information
Calories 350, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 1498 mg, Carbohydrate 63 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 19 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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How to Make Crab Cakes
Crab cakes are a regional favorite in coastal areas across the U.S., especially in Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, where blue crabs are plentiful (though other types of crab meat will do just fine). Recipes for how to make crab cakes vary a bit by region, with some versions using significantly more bread crumbs or "fillers" than others. But they all have one thing in common: fresh and delicious crab meat.

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