Are crab cakes Whole30?
These Whole30 gluten-free crab cakes provide a great meal that will feel like a special treat! Thanks in part to gluten-free flour, the crispy crust is golden and fried to perfection, all in under 15 minutes. These Whole30 gluten-free crab cakes are easy to whip up and a fun change to typical Whole30 eats.
Is crab cake keto friendly?
This Maryland Style Keto crab cake recipe is easy to make (only 10 minutes in the oven) and has no fillers! It is Whole 30 and Keto friendly as well. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayo, dijon mustard, egg, 1/2 lemon squeezed, and seasoning.
What do you serve with crab cakes?
Our Whole30 crab cakes recipe are great with fried plantains and sliced tomatoes as well as some fresh lemon wedges or limes. I also like serving them with our Whole30 ranch or tartar sauce on a bed of spring mix for a full presentation.
What is the difference between restaurant style and boardwalk style crab cakes?
‘Restaurant style’ crab cakes tend to have large chunks of crab meat, making it the star of the show. ‘Boardwalk style’ crab cakes generally have smaller pieces of crab meat with breadcrumbs and Old Bay seasoning. Traditionally, they are breaded and deep-fried to give them that golden crunchy crust with a delicate center.
Can you eat crab cakes on Whole30?
Yes! With only 3 net carbs per crab cake, this is a great low carb keto food. You can also serve your crab cakes with sauce, because all the sauces are also low carb! Is this crab cake recipe Whole30 compliant?
Is crab meat on Whole30?
Watch your ingredients: most canned crab is out, as it has sulfites (Whole30 no-no).
What keeps crab cakes from falling apart?
Epicurious says that one of the best ways to prevent your crab cakes from falling apart while they're cooking is to put them in the refrigerator first. They recommend covering the uncooked crab cakes with plastic wrap and chilling them for one to three hours before popping them in the oven (or the fryer).
Is it better to fry or broil crab cakes?
Broiling crab cakes can be healthier than frying them According to Livestrong, crab meat is rich in protein and low in fat. If you're using your crab meat to make crab cakes, then opting to broil them rather than fry them can help reduce the dish's overall fat.
Can I have imitation crab on Whole30?
Pro Tip: To ensure your crab is truly gluten-free, only use real crab meat and not imitation.
Is lobster Whole30 compliant?
It is with this exclusive collection! So, go ahead and treat yourself to our juicy Maine lobster and fresh seafood selections, now officially Whole30 Approved® for your healthy lifestyle.
What can I substitute for breadcrumbs in crab cakes?
saltine crackerOur family uses saltine cracker instead of bread crumbs to act as a binder. We use just enough to hold the crab together to form a cake.
How do you get crab cakes to stick together?
Chilling the patties for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours) before frying helps them stay together when they cook. The eggs and mayonnaise act as a binder, but a filler is also important to help hold the patties together when they cook. Saltine cracker crumbs make the best filler for crab cakes.
Do you put egg in crab cakes?
Egg: Egg is the main binding ingredient in crab cakes. Mayonnaise: Mayonnaise is another binding ingredient. I don't like mayonnaise and I LOVE these crab cakes, so if you aren't a mayo person, don't worry. You can't taste it.
What kind of oil do you use for crab cakes?
The Spruce Eats explains that in order to deep fry crab cakes, the oil needs to be heated to at least 375 degrees, so you need an oil (like canola) with a higher smoke point. Otherwise, the oil will give your crab cakes a slightly burnt flavor.
Is it better to bake or saute crab cakes?
You can either bake or fry these crab cakes. My personal preference is to bake them because it's easier (no risk of them falling apart when you flip them) and they are less prone to drying out (it's easy to overcook the crab cakes when frying them in a pan).
What do you eat with crab cakes?
What to Serve with Crab Cakes (16 Incredible Sides)Grilled Veggies.Roasted Veggies.Herbed Potatoes.Corn Salad.Green Salad.Colorful Slaw.Grilled Avocados.Chickpea Salad.More items...•
INSTRUCTIONS
Place the 4 tablespoons ghee/other fat of choice, onion, celery, red and yellow bell peppers, zucchini, capers, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, crab boil seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large saute pan over medium-low heat and cook vegetables (15 minutes if you want them soft, less if you like them crunchy like me).
NOTES
Crab Cakes Whole 30 4 tablespoons ghee/clarified butter/other fat 1 diced red onion 4 stalks diced celery 1 diced red bell pepper 1 diced yellow bell pepper 1 zucchini (shredded and squeeze water out) 1 tablespoon capers drained (optional) 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional) 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons crab boil seasoning (recommended: Old Bay) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 12 oz (or more up to a pound) lump crabmeat drained and picked to remove shells 1/2 cup almond flour (or other nut flour) 1/2 cup homemade mayonnaise 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 extra-large eggs lightly beaten Place the 4 tablespoons ghee/other fat of choice, onion, celery, red and yellow bell peppers, zucchini, capers, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, crab boil seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large saute pan over medium-low heat and cook vegetables (15 minutes if you want them soft, less if you like them crunchy like me).
The BEST Gluten-Free Crab Cakes
These Whole30 gluten-free crab cakes are easy to whip up and a fun change to typical Whole30 eats. Especially when you’ve eaten your max of baked chicken, even if it is our BEST roasted chicken or our Instant Pot gluten-free chicken wings .
How are these crab cakes different?
I love the fresh approach to eating that Whole30 provides. Since the plan doesn’t include grains, I got creative with the ingredients. This made it easy to make them truly gluten-free crab cakes as well because we didn’t use grain flour or bread crumbs to coat them with.
Do traditional crab cakes and imitation crab contain gluten?
Yes, traditional crab cakes DO contain gluten as flour is almost always used as a binder. Almost all imitation crab is made using wheat flour.
How to make gluten-free crab cakes
These crab cakes are so simple to make in just a few steps. You can make them in 15 minutes or less. I love that I don’t have to separate dry ingredients and wet ingredients.
Can I use different vegetables in my crab cakes?
Feel free to venture out of your comfort zone and try chopping up any vegetables you like to make your Whole30 gluten-free crab cakes unique.
What would you serve with these?
Our Whole30 crab cakes recipe are great with fried plantains and sliced tomatoes as well as some fresh lemon wedges or limes. I also like serving them with our Whole30 ranch or tartar sauce on a bed of spring mix for a full presentation.
How to store leftovers
These tasty paleo crab cakes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 days. We recommend reheating them in a frying pan with your fat of choice.
What is Maryland Crab Cakes?
The signature ingredient in a Maryland crab cake is the iconic Maryland Blue Crabmeat.
What Makes These Keto Crab Cakes Healthy?
When it comes to making healthy recipes, I like to keep it simple with minimal ingredients. This recipe only calls for 8 ingredients:
What Type of Crab Meat Should I Use?
As I previously mentioned, Maryland crab cakes typically use meat from the Maryland Blue Crab.
How to Serve These Maryland Crab Cakes
These carb cakes are so versatile, they can be served with a variety of side dishes.
Tips for the Perfect Keto Crab Cakes
This crab cake recipe really is simple, but to give you even more confidence I’ve included some of my no-fail tips for making the perfect crab cake.
Kirsteen
These sound wonderful. Can I ask what Worcestershire sauce you used as I had to throw mine out when I started W30 as it had malt vinegar, sugar, molasses and flavouring in it. I used to love that sauce
Sharon Simpson Thumann
I don't think there is a compliant Worcestershire sauce.. I use coconut aminos.
Taylor Herman
I use a homemade worcestershire. I should have mentioned that. It calls for soy sauce but you can leave that out if you like since its not Whole30 compliant.
Kirsteen
I don't think there is a compliant Worcestershire sauce.. I use coconut aminos.
Sammy1006
Hi friends! I tried another recipe this weekend that is MUCH easier than this, and sooo good!! Here is the recipe: