CRAB CAKES

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"My family really likes crab cakes but always thought they had too much breading and not enough crab. So I experimented until I found the right light combination," says Kathy Buchanan of Hartsville, South Carolina. "This recipe is so good, you can serve it as an appetizer or a main dish."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
6 tablespoons seafood cocktail sauce

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Add crab; mix gently. Shape rounded tablespoonfuls into 2-in. patties. , In a large nonstick skillet, cook patties in butter and oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with seafood sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 547mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges