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Crab Cakes with Coleslaw and Lime Dill Yogurt Sauce

08/12/2024
Cheese
Total time: 28 min
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 min
Servings: 8
Crab Cakes with Coleslaw and Lime Dill Yogurt Sauce
Cheese Yogurt

Dill yogurt sauce is a lush complement to crab cakes and coleslaw. When these crunchy, creamy and crustacean textures get together, it’s a regular party on a dish. Maybe that’s why crab cakes with dill sauce is counted among classic Mardi Gras recipes. No matter the time of year, such savory flavors are enhanced with the addition of nutritious yogurt.

 

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Ingredients:

For Crab Cakes

  • 1/2 Cup Fat-Free Plain Yogurt
  • 1/3 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/4 Cup Egg Substitute
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon Chive , minced
  • 1 Tablespoon Parsley , chopped
  • 1 Shallot , minced
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic , minced
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Pound Lump Crabmeat , fresh or canned
  • 1/2 Cup Panko Bread Crumbs
  • Non Stick Cooking Spray
See preparation

For Coleslaw

  • 1 (8-ounce) Container Fat-Free Plain Yogurt
  • 2 Teaspoons Lime , freshly squeezed
  • 2 Teaspoons Sugar
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Celery Salt
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 Teaspoon Ground White Pepper
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Chipotle Pepper Sauce
  • 1 (16-ounce) Bag Coleslaw Mix
See preparation

For Lime Dill Yogurt Sauce

  • 1 (8-ounce) Container Fat-Free Plain Yogurt
  • 2 Teaspoons Lime Zest
  • 2 Teaspoons Lime , freshly squeezed
  • 2 Tablespoons Dill Sprigs , chopped
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 Teaspoon Ground White Pepper
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Directions:

For Crab Cakes

  1. Mix together yogurt, Parmesan, egg, mustard, chives, parsley, shallot, garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Gently mix crabmeat and breadcrumbs into yogurt mixture.
  2. Divide mixture into 8 equal portions and shape into 2-inch cakes. (Crab cakes may be refrigerated up to 4 hours before cooking.)
  3. Place a large, nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray and slide crab cakes into skillet. Cook about 4 minutes per side or until golden brown and heated through. Serve hot with coleslaw and lime dill yogurt sauce.

For Coleslaw

  1. In a large bowl, mix together yogurt, lime juice, sugar, celery salt, salt, pepper and pepper sauce.
  2. Gently stir in coleslaw mix until coated. Serve chilled.

For Lime Dill Yogurt Sauce

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together yogurt, lime zest, lime juice, dill, salt and pepper.
  2. Serve chilled.

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