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Waffled Crab Cakes

Dust off that waffle machine to make these fast and delicious Waffled Crab Cakes! This is so genius you're going to wonder why you haven't thought of this sooner. The crab cakes cook perfectly in the center, with golden edges in less than 3 minutes! And you get perfect little square pockets to hold the lemon juice or tartar sauce.

Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 133 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 9 ounces lump crab meat (shell pieces removed)
  • 1/2 cup panko crumbs (plain or gluten-free*)
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
  • few dashes tabasco (optional)
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • cooking spray (I use a mister)
  • 4 Lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, combine the panko crumbs, egg, mayonnaise, dijon, chives, parsley, lemon juice, Old Bay, paprika,  tabasco, salt and pepper. Mix well, then fold in crab meat, careful not to over mix.
  2. Gently shape into round, flattened patties with your hands, about 1/2 cup each. Makes 4 patties.
  3. Heat the waffle iron on high, spray with oil.
  4. Place one in the center and close gently, cook until the edges are golden, about 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1crab cake Calories 133kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 9.5g (3%) Protein 15.5g (31%) Fat 4.5g (7%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Cholesterol 111mg (37%) Sodium 635mg (26%) Fiber 1.5g (6%) Sugar 0.5g (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 133

% Daily Value*

Serving 1crab cake
Calories 133kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 9.5g 3%
Protein 15.5g 31%
Fat 4.5g 7%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Cholesterol 111mg 37%
Sodium 635mg 26%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Sugar 0.5g 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.