Fabienne's 'Black-Eyed' Crab Cakes

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Black-eyed peas replace the traditional crackers or breadcrumbs in this recipe. The delicate flavor from the peas help bring out the crab's savory taste. There's no need to add lemon juice to these cakes: the zest ties the seasonings together. This is definitely a winning recipe: a must try!

Submitted by Fabienne Riesen
Published on February 7, 2016
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 lemon lemon, zested

  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder

  • 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • ⅓ cup rinsed and drained canned black-eyed peas

  • 1 egg

  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise

  • 1 (16 ounce) can crab meat, drained and chunked

  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs

  • ¼ cup olive oil

Directions

  1. Whisk lemon zest, mustard powder, seafood seasoning, onion powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Add black-eyed peas to lemon zest mixture and smash with a fork until mixture is crumbly. Stir egg and mayonnaise into pea mixture; gently fold in crab meat and Parmesan cheese until combined.

  2. Form pea mixture into 5-ounce patties. Pour bread crumbs into a shallow bowl and press patties into bread crumbs, coating both sides. Place patties on a plate and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry patties until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.

Cook's Note:

Do not turn the crab cakes over until they are browned otherwise they will break. These crab cakes do not need any accompanying sauce. Their flavor is outstanding!

Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount of the breading consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

131 Calories
7g Fat
8g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 131
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 277mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 10g 21%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 68mg 5%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 163mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.