Paleo Quick & Easy Recipes: Brunches, Lunches & Dinners by Layanne Taylor - HTML preview

Flavorful Crab Cakes

Nutritional info: Calories 177, Fat 5g, Protein 22.4g, Carbohydrate 4.8g

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

1 large egg

2 tbsp. Paleo mayonnaise (see bonus recipe below)

1 tsp. Dijon mustard

1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce (see bonus recipe below)

1/4 tsp. hot sauce

1/4 tsp. lemon juice

1 1/2 tsp. seafood seasoning (see recipe below)

Ground black pepper to taste

1lb. fresh lump crabmeat

1/4 c. almond flour

1 tbsp. red pepper (finely diced)

2 tsp. green onion (sliced)

1 tbsp. fresh parsley (chopped)

1/3 c. almond flour

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, lemon juice, seafood seasoning and black pepper.

2. Gently mix in the crab meat, 1/4 c. almond flour, peppers, onions and parsley.

3. Form into 6 patties.

4. Place the remaining 1/3 cup of almond flour in a shallow bowl.

5. Coat either side of the cakes with almond flour.

6. Place on a greased cooking sheet and let them chill for an hour in the fridge.

7. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

8. Place the cakes in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown.

9. Serve!

**Bonus Recipes!

Paleo Mayonnaise:

1 c. olive oil

1 egg

1 tbsp. lemon juice

Salt and Pepper

Mix the egg, lemon juice, salt and pepper until well combined. Slowly stir in the oil, allowing it to emulsify. That’s it!

Paleo Worcestershire Sauce:

1/2 c. apple cider vinegar

2 tbsp. water

2 tbsp. coconut aminos

1/4 tsp. ginger (ground)

1/4 tsp. mustard powder

1/4 tsp. onion powder

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1/8 tsp. cinnamon (ground)

1/8 tsp. black pepper (ground)

In a small saucepan over low heat, add all the ingredients and stir until heated through. Let simmer for 5 minutes then cool and store in the fridge.

Paleo Seafood Seasoning

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1 tbsp. lemon zest (about 1 tablespoon)

2 tbsp. dill weed

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Use immediately