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Low Carb Crab Cakes

Crab cakes are wonderful appetizers for the holidays or any occasion! These low carb crab cakes are simple to make and will have everyone raving. 
Course: Appetizer
Keyword: crab cakes, low carb

Equipment

  • 1 Food Processer

Materials

  • 1 lbs.  cooked crab meat, (canned, drained is fine, but keep in mind canned fish will have more added salt)
  • 1 bag Large Fox Hill Kitchens Bunz torn up
  • 2 Eggs pasture-raised if available
  • ½ cup  Mayonaise, homemade, or avocado oil (make our 30 Second Keto Mayo Recipe
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs of choice. Parsley, dill basil cilantro, etc
  • ⅓- ½ cup chopped celery, peppers, etc.
  • 2 tbsp. Scallions, shallots, or onions, finely minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Your choice of fat to fry in. Good options are coconut oil, ghee, avocado oil, or bacon fat.

Instructions

  • Process torn Bunz in a food processor.
  • Add eggs and blend until somewhat smooth.
  • Add herbs, peppers, celery, scallion, and any other optional ingredients.
    Pulse to combine.
  • Gently fold in seafood. Note: If using canned, try not to overmix, a few small chunks will give a better texture. 
  • Shape into small patties (will yeild appromiatley 16 patties)
  • Fry over medium-low heat in a generous amount of your fat of choice.
  • When nicely browned gently flip, and fry until done. 
  • Let cool & Serve with your choice of sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Optional Ingredients: 
  • chopped capers or olives
 
For Thai flavors:
  • 1 tsp Thai curry paste,
  • minced garlic
  • fresh lemongrass or kaffir lime leaves if available
  • chopped fresh cilantro
 
Notes: 
  • Feel free to substitute and experiment with different seafood.  Cooked or canned tuna and salmon will work perfectly in this recipe as well!