SWEET POTATO CRAB CAKES

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Mild sweet potato flavor and a chipotle kick complement the fresh crab in these hearty cakes. Serve them with your favorite mayo or aioli sauce. -Robert Bosley, Pacific, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 egg plus 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup mashed sweet potato
1 green onion (white part only), chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons salt-free Southwest chipotle seasoning blend
4 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup canola oil

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the egg, egg yolk, pepper, bread crumbs, cornmeal, sweet potato, onion, parsley, lemon juice, mayonnaise, seafood seasoning, mustard and seasoning blend. Fold in crab. Form into 12 patties; sprinkle with salt., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook crab cakes in oil in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 779mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.