Keto Crab Cakes for 2
If you're looking for an easy but elegant fancy meal that is also low carb, try my keto crab cakes recipe! Perfect for any special occasion.
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 228kcal
Equipment
- Large nonstick pan
Ingredients
- ½ lb Crab meat
- 1 ½ tablespoon Mayonnaise
- 1 Large Egg
- 2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 ½ tablespoon Coconut flour
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1 Garlic Clove Pressed
- 1 Green Onion Finely Chopped
- ½ Fresno Chili Finely Chopped
- Vegetable Oil
Instructions
- Strain any visible liquid off crab meat, if applicable. Pick through meat to remove shells, discard any found. Set crab meat aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, eggs, and mustard until smooth. Add coconut flour, salt, and garlic once again whisking until smooth and well incorporated.
- Add green onions, chili, and crab meat, gently mix until well combined.
- Cover and chill for 1 hour.
- In a large fry pan, heat 1-2 tablespoon oil over medium heat. As oil is heating, shape crab mixture into 4 patties
- Use a metal spatula to gently transfer crab cakes to oil, being careful not to burn yourself – oil may spatter. Pan fry crab cakes until browned – about 4 minutes on each side.
- Serve warm, with lemon wedges and horseradish sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 1406mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 216IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg
