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Weight Watchers Crab Cakes

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Dish
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 1 C fresh corn kernels
  • 30 reduced-fat Ritz crackers crushed
  • 1 whole large egg plus 2 egg whites
  • 4 scallions finely chopped
  • ¼ C yellow bell pepper minced
  • 2 Tbsp mayonnaise light
  • 2 Tbsp yogurt fat-free
  • ¼ C fresh parsley
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 lbs. lump crab meat shell free
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Nonstick cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Beat the egg and egg whites. Set aside.
  2. Add corn, crackers, eggs, scallions, bell pepper in a large bowl.
  3. Mix together.
  4. Add in the mayonnaise, yogurt, parsley, and lemon juice.
  5. Mix well.
  6. Using a rubber spatula gently fold the crab meat into the bowl.
  7. (Crab meat should still be in large chunks.)
  8. Using a ½ measuring cup make 8 patties.
  9. Put in the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour.
  10. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  11. Prep baking sheet with nonstick baking spray.
  12. Bake at 425 degrees for 24-28 minutes or until they are a golden brown.

Notes

Weight Watchers points: Blue Points: 3; Green Points: 4;  Purple Points: 2
Serving size : 1 crab cake