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Keto Crab Cakes with Quick Tartar Sauce – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Keto Crab Cakes with Quick Tartar Sauce

Enjoy rich, decadent crab cakes on a keto diet with this simple recipe. Using whipped egg whites as a brilliant, airy binder instead of breadcrumbs, this dish lets the sweet, delicate flavor of lump crab meat shine through. A restaurant-quality, low-carb meal in minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 394
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • For the Crab Cakes
  • 31 g (1.1 oz) white lump crab meat, canned and drained
  • 26 g (0.92 oz) / 1 large egg white
  • 15 g (0.53 oz) / 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 10 g (0.35 oz) / 2 tsp European-style butter
  • 1 pinch seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay (optional)
  • For the Tartar Sauce & Garnish
  • 20 g (0.71 oz) / 1.5 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 10 g (0.35 oz) / 2 tsp sugar-free relish
  • 32 g (1.13 oz) / 1 small stalk celery, for serving
  • For an all-in-one crab cake, finely chop the celery and fold it directly into the crab mixture before cooking.
  • Be gentle when folding the crab meat into the whipped egg whites to maintain the delicate, lumpy texture.
  • Swap the tartar sauce for a zesty cocktail sauce by mixing a small amount of low-sugar ketchup with prepared horseradish.
  • For the best flavor and texture, ensure your canned crab meat is drained very well to avoid a watery mixture.

Method
 

  1. In a clean bowl, whip the egg white until it forms stiff peaks. Gently fold in the drained crab meat, canola oil, and seafood seasoning, if using. Be careful not to overmix to keep the lumps of crab intact.
  2. Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  3. Carefully spoon the mixture into the hot pan to form 3-4 small patties. Pan-sear for 2-3 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and crisp.
  4. Flip the crab cakes carefully and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through and golden.
  5. While the crab cakes cook, mix the mayonnaise and relish in a small bowl to create a quick tartar sauce.
  6. Transfer the cooked crab cakes to a serving plate and drizzle any remaining flavorful butter from the pan over the top.
  7. Serve immediately with the tartar sauce for dipping and fresh celery on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcalCarbohydrates: 2.2gProtein: 9.5gFat: 38.6g

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