Crabcakes with a Tomatillo Salsa Recipe

Name: Crabcakes with a Tomatillo Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Lbs crab meat; 1/4 cup sweet yellow bell peppers diced; 1/4 cup sweet red bell peppers diced; 1 slice bread white; 1/4 cup milk low-fat; 2 each egg whites; 1 teaspoon jalapeno pepper paste; 12 large tomatillos; 1 small red onion; 2 tablespoons avocado oil; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon red hot pepper sauce; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

2 Lbs crab meat
1/4 cup sweet yellow bell peppers diced
1/4 cup sweet red bell peppers diced
1 slice bread white
1/4 cup milk low-fat
2 each egg whites
1 teaspoon jalapeno pepper paste
12 large tomatillos
1 small red onion
2 tablespoons avocado oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon red hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1
The Crabcakes: Pick through the crabmeat and remove all shell fragments.
2
Combine crabmeat and peppers in a large mixing bowl.
3
Slice the crust off the bread and chop in a cuisinart until smooth but not paste.
4
In three additions add the bread, milk, egg whites and jalapeno paste.
5
Season crabmeat with tabasco, salt and pepper.
6
Shape crabmeat into 6 cakes weighing 6 ounces each.
7
Chill cakes for at least one hour before cooking.
8
Cook prepared cakes three minutes on each side until golden brown.
9
The Tomatillo Salsa: Peel the leaves off the tomatillos and cut them into a small dice.
10
Peel and finely dice the red onion.
11
Combine remaining ingredients together with tomatillos.
12
Season to taste.
13
Serve with one crabcake.

165

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Lbs crab meat, 1/4 cup sweet yellow bell peppers diced, 1/4 cup sweet red bell peppers diced, 1 slice bread white, and more.

Yes, Crabcakes with a Tomatillo Salsa falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Crabcakes with a Tomatillo Salsa

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