Crab Cake Burgers

 

These burgers have a true crab flavor that will satisfy your taste buds! Make this yummy, quick meal for week night dinner to stay healthy.

Makes: 6 servings

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound crabmeat


• 1 egg, lightly beaten


• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, (see Note)


• 1/4 cup light mayonnaise


• 2 tablespoons minced chives


• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard


• 1 tablespoon lemon juice


• 1 teaspoon celery seed


• 1 teaspoon onion powder


• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper


• 4 dashes hot sauce, such as


• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil


• 2 teaspoons unsalted butter

Preparation

1. Mix crab, egg, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, chives, mustard, lemon juice, celery seed, onion powder, pepper and hot sauce in a large bowl. Form into 6 patties.


2. Heat oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until the butter stops foaming. Cook the patties until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.

Tips & Notes

• Note: Panko breadcrumbs, also known as Japanese breadcrumbs or bread flakes, are coarser in texture than other dried breadcrumbs. They produce a crispy crust and are less likely to become soggy than finely ground breadcrumbs. Look for panko in the Asian food section of large supermarkets and in specialty Asian markets.

Nutrition

Per serving: 163 calories; 8 g fat ( 2 g sat , 3 g mono ); 86 mg cholesterol; 6 g carbohydrates; 16 g protein; 0 g fiber; 350 mg sodium; 310 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Selenium (44% daily value), Zinc (20% dv), Vitamin C (15% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2

Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 2 very lean meat, 1 fat (mono)