Crab Cakes Weight Watchers Food

CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Coat a large skillet with cooking spray; set over medium heat. Melt 2 teaspoons butter in skillet. Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, until onion turns translucent and start to caramelize, about 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in panko; cook, stirring frequently, until toasted, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Place crabmeat in a large bowl. Add onion mixture, eggs, sherry, salt and mustard; mix well. Add mayonnaise and parsley; mix well again.
• Working with wet hands, form eight 3-inch crab cakes, about 3/4-inch thick; place on a metal baking sheet, cover and refrigerate for at least an hour to help crab cakes stick together while cooking.
• Coat a very large skillet with cooking spray; set over medium heat. When skillet is heated, melt 2/3 teaspoon butter. Place a batch of crab cakes in skillet in a single layer and cook until golden, about 3 to 4 minutes per side; remove to a serving plate and cover to keep warm (or place in a 200°F oven to keep warm). Repeat with remaining ingredients.
• Yields 1 crab cake per serving.

WEIGHT WATCHERS CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl add the egg and yogurt. Whisk it together. Then add the Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning and chopped chives. Whisk it all together.
• Add the crab meat and gently stir. Then stir in the Panko breadcrumbs.
• Form the mixture into 6 cakes.
• Pre-heat a frying pan over medium heat. Spray pan with no-stick cooking spray and add the crab cakes. Cook 3-4 minutes on each side, or until slightly golden.

CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• 1. Break up the crab meat and combine in a meduim bowl with bread crumbs, green onions, garlic and ginger; mix well.
• 2. Shape into 14 patties, about 1/2 inch thick and 2 inches in diameter. Be patient, it does take some time to get the patties to stay together! If making these ahead of time, after you have formed the patties, cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours before cooking.
• 3. Heat 1 teaspoon of Sesame oil and 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Plece half of the crab cakes in skillet. Cook 2 minutes per side or until golden brown. Careful when turning, they do sometimes fall apart. Transfer to serving plate; keep warm. Repeat with remaining sesame and vegetable oil and crab cakes. Serve with Sweet and Sour sauce. One crab cake is 2 points!

HEALTHY CRAB CAKE RECIPE WITH REMOULADE SAUCE

Steps:

• To prepare crab cakes, drain crabmeat on several layers of paper towels. Combine crabmeat, bell pepper, and the next 4 ingredients (through egg), tossing gently. Stir in 1/4 cup panko. Place remaining 3/4 cup panko in a shallow dish.
• Divide crab mixture into 8 equal portions. Shape 4 portions into 3/4 inch-thick patties; dredge in panko. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Add dredged patties; cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Remove from pan. Repeat procedure with the remaining crab mixture, panko, and oil.
• To prepare remoulade, combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise and remaining ingredients; serve with crab cakes.

WEIGHT WATCHERS FIERY CRAB FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta according to package directions.
• In large skillet saute green onions. Add 1 cup of broth. Combine 1/2 cup broth with cornstarch and set aside.
• Add crab meat and red peepers and creole seasoning. Bring to a boil. Add cornstarch stock and simmer until thickened. Add half and half and simmer 3 minutes.
• Serve sauce over fettucine.

CRAB CAKES (WEIGHT WATCHERS)

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine crab meat, bread crumbs,onions,milk, mayonnaise, parsley,salt and pepper. Moisten hands and form mixture into 8 small round cakes.
• Cover with plasic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.
• Place flour on wax paper and lightly coat each cake on both sides.
• Heat a large skillet, add margarine.
• Place crab cakes in skillet and cook until crispy 4-5 minutes on each side.
• Place lettuce leaves on platter and add crab cakes and serve.