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ChristineP
05-08-2001, 02:22 AM
Wild Rice Crab Cakes
Courtesy of: Cooking Light Magazine
Points: 4 per crabcake

1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
1 pound lump crabmeat, drained and shell pieces removed
3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup minced shallots
1/4 cup light mayo
2 tbsp. dijon mustard
1 1/2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
1/8 tsp. black pepper
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
4 tsp. olive oil, divided

Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add wild rice, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour or until tender. Combine cooked wild rice, crab, and next 11 ingredients (crab through egg whites) in large bowl. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions, shaping each into a 1" thick patty.

Heat 2 tsp. oil in large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add 4 patties, cook 4 minutes. Carefully turn patties over, cook 4 minutes or until golden. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and patties.

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 crab cake)

nsxbill
05-14-2001, 05:05 PM
Hello ChristineP,

I made your crab cakes tonight, and both my wife and I enjoyed them. Of course, deviated from the recipe based on what was on hand, and to save some buck made them with Mock Crab. None the less, they were delicious.

What's the trick to get them to stick together smile.gif

Thanks for posting this. :D

ChristineP
05-15-2001, 02:26 AM
Hi there,

Glad you liked them - I think they're pretty tasty myself..... ;) I did use real crabmeat - I usually watch for it to go on sale, since it can be pretty pricey......I'm not sure if that makes a difference or not. The first time I made them, they stuck together just fine, and the second time I made them I had a little trouble - had to get rid of one, since it fell apart. I think that the trick might be to use a great nonstick pan and plenty of Pam. I know with other crabcake recipes, they tell you to refrigerate the patties before cooking them.....maybe this helps. I will try it next time and see......... :D :D

Take care,
Christine