Crab Cakes with Coleslaw and Lime Dill Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Crab Cakes with Coleslaw and Lime Dill Yogurt Sauce Recipe

  • For crab cakes:
  • 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup egg substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon minced chives
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound lump crabmeat, fresh or canned
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • For coleslaw:
  • 1 (8 ounce) container plain fat-free yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce
  • 1 (16 ounce) bag coleslaw mix
  • For lime dill yogurt sauce:
  • 1 (8 ounce) container plain fat-free yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  1. For coleslaw:
  2. In a large bowl, mix together yogurt, lime juice, sugar, celery salt, salt, pepper and pepper sauce. Gently stir in coleslaw mix until coated. Serve chilled.
  3. For lime dill yogurt sauce:
  4. In a medium bowl, stir together yogurt, lime zest, lime juice, dill, salt and pepper. Serve chilled.
  5. For crab cakes:
  6. Mix together yogurt, Parmesan, egg, mustard, chives, parsley, shallot, garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Gently mix crabmeat and breadcrumbs into yogurt mixture.
  7. Divide mixture into 8 equal portions and shape into 2-inch cakes. (Crab cakes may be refrigerated up to 4 hours before cooking).
  8. Place a large, nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray and slide crab cakes into skillet. Cook about 4 minutes per side or until golden brown and heated through. Serve hot with coleslaw and lime dill yogurt sauce.