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
- 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.
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!
Optional Ingredients:
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!