Summer Dreams Crab Cakes

Memorial Day Weekend is the official start of the summer beach season – which means I will not be headed to the beach much until September because whoa momma that traffic is killer from now until Labor Day.  I was missing the beach, so I decided to make a little beach food to bring the beach to me. Hello crab cakes – the Cajun seasoning is higher in carbs, but for me it’s a must. I’m not a fan of mustard or Old Bay in my crab cakes (I know, blasphemy!)… but you can definitely opt for a lower carb punch of flavor if you choose! I served mine with pickle slices and mayo (not included in the nutritional info below).

INGREDIENTS

• 4 oz lump crab meat
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 Tbsp cajun seasoning
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp parsley, chopped
• 2 Tbsp almond flour
• 2 Tbsp butter

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Gently pick through the crab to make sure there are no shells or cartilage in the meat, and add to a small bowl.
2. In another small bowl, combine the egg and lemon juice.
3. In a third bowl, combine the cajun seasoning, parsley, and almond flour.
4. Gently add the egg mixture to the crab, folding until combined. Then add the dry ingredients to the crab mixture and gently mix in. Try not to break up/shred the pieces of crab too much.
5. Heat the butter over low heat in a nonstick sauté pan. Form 2 small cakes and place carefully in the hot butter. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove from the pan to a plate lined with paper towels.
6. Serve with your favorite sides and sauces!

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Calories: 441

Carbs: 11g

Fat: 37g

Protein: 26g

Sugar: 1g

Fiber: 2g

Snack Plates Make Great Meals!

Sometimes, you just need to keep life simple. I do a lot of these little snack plates because it’s quick, easy, and tasty. Who needs to cook complicated meals to stay on track? No one. Seriously, no one. Making this lifestyle work means learning that not everything needs to be a beautiful, blog-worthy, complex recipe.

Cal: 368

Carb: 6g

Fat: 30g

Protein: 17g

Sugar: 1g

Fiber: 2g

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