Crab Cakes

Ingredients

• 1 pound snow or lump crab meat
• 2 slices white bread, made into crumbs
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fat-free mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons olive oil

Directions

1. Pick through the crab meat to remove any shells.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the crab, bread crumbs, eggs, pepper, flour, parsley, lemon juice, mayonnaise, Old Bay Seasoning, thyme, and cayenne pepper until blended.
3. Shape the mixture into 8 round cakes.
4. In a medium skillet, heat the oil.
5. Add the cakes and brown on each side, about 1-2 minutes. Continue cooking, covered, over medium-low heat, turning occasionally until fully cooked, about 4-5 minutes on each side.

Nutritional Information Per Serving:

Calories: 106
Fat: 3 grams
Fiber: 1 grams
Sodium: 313 miligrams
Cholesterol: 87 miligrams
Protein: 12 grams
Carbohydrates: 7 grams
Sugars: 1 grams

Diabetic Exchanges

1/2 Starch, 2 Very Lean Meat

Source: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking