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prep time
5 min
cook time
15 min
ready time
20 min
Keto Crab Cakes with Spinach Alfredo Sauce
These crab cakes stray from traditional seasonings and take on a more herbaceous flavor. Basil, oregano, and a dollop of dijon flavor the crab cakes and are accompanied by a creamy spinach alfredo sauce. You can pair this meal with a vegetable side or a salad - the alfredo sauce adds all the fat you’ll need in the meal!
Jessica L.
Net Carbs
2.2 g
Fiber
0.6 g
Total Carbs
2.8 g
Protein
17.8 g
Fats
30.9 g
359 cals
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Ingredients
Crab, Canned, Drained
1 can - each 6 1/2 ounce net weight
Mayonnaise, Store Bought
2 teaspoon
Dijon Mustard
½ teaspoon
Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon
Salt
⅛ teaspoon
Black Pepper, Ground
⅛ teaspoon
Paprika
¼ teaspoon
Basil, Fresh
½ tablespoon
Oregano, Dried
¼ teaspoon
Avocado Oil
3 teaspoon
Unsalted Butter
1 tablespoon
Garlic, Fresh
½ teaspoon
Heavy Cream
¼ cup
Black Pepper, Ground
⅛ teaspoon
Parmesan Cheese
¼ cup, shredded
Spinach
1 ounce
Recipe Steps
steps 7
20 min
Step 1
Fully drain your canned crab, making sure all excess liquid is discarded. In a bowl, mix together the crab, mayo, dijon, lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika, chopped basil, and oregano. Divide the mixture into 2 portions.Step 2
Use 1 ½ t of avocado oil per crab cake. You can cook both at once or one at a time. In a small pan, melt the avocado oil over medium heat. Place a portion of crab cake in the oil and press it down into a flat cake with a spatula. Cook for about 2 minutes on a medium-high heat. Then, reduce the heat to medium-low. Flip the cake over after another 2 minutes, and cook on the other side for another 4 minutes. You may need to adjust the heat to avoid burning.Step 3
When all crab cakes are cooked, set them aside.Step 4
Use a clean pan to make the spinach alfredo sauce. Melt the butter over low heat and toast the garlic in the butter for 30 seconds to become fragrant and golden.Step 5
Whisk the cream into the butter and season with the pepper. Bring the cream to a simmer, then whisk the parmesan in over low heat until the parmesan is melted.Step 6
With the heat still on low, stir in chopped spinach. Cook over the heat until the spinach is wilted and the sauce has thickened around the spinach.Step 7
To serve the crab cakes, spoon a portion of spinach alfredo sauce in the base of a plate and set a crab cake in the center.
Comments
Nellya 4 years ago
This is nothing that even resembles a crab cake. There was no binding ingredient! They fell apart. And the flavor was bland to me. Sauce was ok but way too rich.
rhodgd 4 years ago
It was great did add one egg
HuffStuff 5 years ago
Why are there bad reviews?? They're so good
Kbd 5 years ago
The sauce was great . Crab cakes were good, but I had to add an egg and pork rinds to hold together. Good recipe overall
Sal 5 years ago
I added an egg and some crushed pork rinds. Very yummy!
Bobnginger2 5 years ago
Very good! I doubled the recipe for the family to enjoy and added 1 egg to help them stick together. will definitely make again.
Lisajean08 5 years ago
Crab cakes don’t hold together. You’d be better off to put the crab meat in the sauce and serve it all over cauliflower rice.
Sherri lynne 5 years ago
I think if you add an raw egg it might help bind it together. 🧐