Maryland Crab Cakes

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1  pound  lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed
• 1 1/3  cups  fresh breadcrumbs
• 1/3  cup  minced green onions
• 1/3  cup  chopped fresh parsley
• 2  tablespoons  lemon juice
• 1  tablespoon  2% low-fat milk
• 1  teaspoon  hot sauce
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  pepper
• 4  egg whites
• 1 1/3  cups  fresh breadcrumbs
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil, divided
• Lemon wedges (optional)

Preparation

Combine first 10 ingredients in a bowl; stir well. Divide crabmeat mixture into 8 equal portions. Place 1 1/3 cups breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Dredge crabmeat portions in breadcrumbs, shaping into patties about 3 1/2 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick.

Heat 1 tablespooon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 patties, and cook 3 minutes. Carefully turn patties over, and cook 3 minutes or until golden. Repeat procedure with the remaining oil and patties. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

141 (32% from fat)

Fat:

5g (sat 0.9g,mono 1.4g,poly 2.2g)

Protein:

14.7g

Carbohydrate:

8.6g

Fiber:

0.5g

Cholesterol:

57mg

Iron:

1.1mg

Sodium:

415mg

Calcium:

81mg