Cajun Corn And Crab Cakes Recipes

CORN AND CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Mix crabmeat, corn, scallions, hot sauce and 3/4 cup bread crumbs in a medium mixing bowl until well blended.
• Spread the remaining breadcrumbs on a sheet of foil and divide the crab mixture into 8 even portions (about 1/3 cup each). Roll each portion in bread crumbs until the surface is well coated, and form into 1/2-inch thick patties.
• Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Pour in some canola or vegetable oil (about 3 tablespoons). When the oil is hot, brown the crab cakes on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.
• Nutritional Information Per Serving (including 3 tablespoons oil used in cooking): Calories 380; Total fat 14g; Saturated fat 1.5g; Cholesterol 75mg; Sodium 760mg; Carbohydrate 39g; Fiber 3g; Protein 24g; Vitamin A 2%DV*; Vitamin C 8%DV; Calcium 15%DV; Iron 15%DV.
• *Daily Value.

CAJUN CRAB CROQUETTES WITH ZESTY REMOULADE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, corn and 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are softened, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Let cool for 5 minutes. Add crab, egg white, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, mayonnaise and lemon zest. Mix well.
• Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions (about 1/2 cup each). Form each portion into an oblong patty that's about 4 inches by 2 inches. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Combine the remaining 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning and 2 teaspoons oil in a small bowl. Sprinkle 1 heaping teaspoon of the breadcrumb mixture over the top of each croquette, then gently press it on.
• Bake the croquettes until heated through and golden brown on top, about 20 minutes.
• TO MAKE ZESTY REMOULADE SAUCE:.
• Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, scallions, capers, mustard, relish and pepper in a small bowl.
• Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled with croquettes.