Cajun Crab Croquettes With Zesty Remoulade Sauce Recipe #373660
Crab cakes get a Louisiana spin with Cajun spice and corn. Although any type of crab works here, we prefer the texture of lump crabmeat. Serve with Zesty Remoulade Sauce, a lighter, easy version of the classic mayonnaise-based sauce that's commonly served with seafood. Make it a meal: Serve on arugula salad. From EatingWell Magazine December 2006 and posted for ZWT5.
45 min | 15 min prep
SERVES 4 , 8 croquettes
- 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup finely diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning, divided
- 1 lb pasteurized crabmeat, drained if necessary
- 1 large egg white
- 3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs, divided
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
ZESTY REMOULADE SAUCE
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons chopped rinsed capers
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon sweet relish
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- Preheat oven to 425°F Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, corn and 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are softened, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Let cool for 5 minutes. Add crab, egg white, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, mayonnaise and lemon zest. Mix well.
- Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions (about 1/2 cup each). Form each portion into an oblong patty that's about 4 inches by 2 inches. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Combine the remaining 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning and 2 teaspoons oil in a small bowl. Sprinkle 1 heaping teaspoon of the breadcrumb mixture over the top of each croquette, then gently press it on.
- Bake the croquettes until heated through and golden brown on top, about 20 minutes.
- TO MAKE ZESTY REMOULADE SAUCE:.
- Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, scallions, capers, mustard, relish and pepper in a small bowl.
- Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled with croquettes.
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