Crab Cakes With Avocado Salad Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. corn oil
- 1 c. finely-minced red onion
- 1 Tbsp. chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 1 x garlic clove chopped
- 1/2 tsp grnd cumin
- 1/4 tsp grnd turmeric
- 1/2 c. minced tomato
- 8 ounce crabmeat well liquid removed
- 1 1/2 c. panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) see * Note
- 6 Tbsp. minced fresh cilantro
- 5 tsp fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives
- 1 tsp grated lime peel
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
- 1 x egg beaten to blend
- 2 sm avocados peeled, pitted, and diced
Directions
- * Note: Available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.
- Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add in 3/4 c. onions, ginger, and garlic; saute/fry 5 min. Add in cumin and tumeric, then 1/4 c. tomato; saute/fry 1 minute. Transfer to medium bowl and cold.
- Add in crab, 1/2 c. panko, 4 Tbsp. cilantro, 3 tsp. lime juice, chives, 1/2 tsp. lime peel, and cayenne to onion mix. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in egg. Form into four 3- to 3 1/2-inch-diameter patties. Place 1 c. panko on plate. Coat crab cakes with crumbs pressing to adhere. Transfer to another plate. (Can be made 6 hrs ahead. Cover; chill.)
- Mix 1/4 c. onion, 1/4 c. tomato, 2 Tbsp. cilantro, 2 tsp. lime juice, and 1/2 tsp. lime peel in medium bowl. Add in avocados and toss to coat. Cover; refrigerateup to 2 hrs.
- Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in heavy large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add in crabcakes; cook till brown, about 3 min per side. Serve with avocado salad.
- This recipe yields 4 servings.
- Comments: This is from Tabla, where it is served with tamarind chutney and pappadams, the savory wafers which accompany most Indian meals.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 247g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 427 | |
| Calories from Fat 193 | 45% |
| Total Fat 21.64g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat 3.37g | 13% |
| Trans Fat 0.03g | |
| Cholesterol 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium 511mg | 21% |
| Potassium 683mg | 20% |
| Total Carbs 39.33g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.1g | 20% |
| Sugars 6.08g | 4% |
| Protein 20.18g | 32% |
