Cajun Crab And Quinoa Cakes Recipe

Name: Cajun Crab And Quinoa Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa; 1 thyme sprig; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1/4 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup canola mayonnaise; 1/4 cup chopped sweet pickles; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 8 ounces lump crabmeat, drained and shell pieces removed; 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper; 1/4 cup finely chopped celery; 1/4 cup chopped green onions; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 large egg white; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

Servings: persons

4 cups water
1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
1 thyme sprig
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
1/4 cup canola mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped sweet pickles
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
8 ounces lump crabmeat, drained and shell pieces removed
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg white
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1
Combine first 3 ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes or until mushy. Discard thyme. Drain, pressing to remove excess water. Cool slightly.
2
Combine black pepper, paprika, and red pepper. Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, pickles, and mustard.
3
Place crab in a medium bowl; mash slightly. Add quinoa, 1/2 teaspoon spice mixture, half of yogurt mixture, bell pepper, and next 4 ingredients (through egg white); stir gently. Divide mixture into 8 equal portions; gently pat into a 3-inch-wide patty. Place on a parchment-lined plate. Refrigerate 20 minutes.
4
Preheat broiler to high.
5
Brush a jelly-roll pan with 1 tablespoon oil. Arrange chilled cakes on pan; brush tops with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with half of remaining pepper mixture. Broil 5 minutes or until browned. Turn cakes over. Brush with oil from pan; sprinkle with remaining spice mixture. Broil 5 minutes or until browned. Serve cakes with remaining sauce.

260

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups water, 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, 1 thyme sprig, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Cajun Crab And Quinoa Cakes falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cajun Crab And Quinoa Cakes

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