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Crab Cakes (with almond flour)

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I’m feeling very fortunate to be spending most of this summer in Maine - and we have really been embracing the seaside cuisine - lobster and crab have become a part of our regular diet. The other day we had very little in our fridge for dinner, except for crab, some salad greens, avocado and some tomatoes. These crab cakes came together in no time, but they were so fresh and delicious. I baked them but you can also pan sear them for that extra crisp crust. Enjoy these over greens with a good squeeze of lemon juice, some olive oil and sea salt and it’s the perfect meal!

Ingredients:

(Makes 6 crab cakes)

  • 1 lb of fresh, lump crab meat

  • 1 egg, beaten

  • ½ cup almond flour

  • ¼ cup parsley, chopped

  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

  • Juice from ½ a lemon

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp pepper

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees

  • Grease a baking sheet with olive oil, avocado oil, or butter

  • Drain your crab meat and put into a large bowl. Add in all other ingredients and mix until well combined. 

  • Form 6 crab patties and place them on the baking sheet. Drizzle the tops with olive oil. 

  • Bake for 12 minutes

Note: Alternatively, you can pan sear for 3-4 minutes per side in olive oil, avocado oil, or butter over medium heat



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Avocado Stuffed with Crab Salad

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We are lucky to have amazingly fresh Dungeness Crab in San Francisco, and it is something I try to take full advantage of! Fresh crab meat is delicate and sweet, and just so satisfying! We got some fresh crab meat this week and decided to throw together an incredibly simple dinner in about five minutes. It’s perfect for a weeknight meal when you want something healthy, yet you don’t have time to do a lot of prep!

Ingredients:

(serves 2)

  • ½ lb of fresh crabmeat

  • ¼ cup plain greek yogurt

  • 1 ripe avocado, halved and pitted

  • Juice from 1 lemon

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Optional - fresh parsley for garnish

Directions:

  • In a small bowl, mix together crabmeat, greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

  • Fill the avocado halves with crab salad and garnish with parsley (optional)

* Serving suggestion: You will have leftover crab salad. I recommend making a simple salad with mixed greens, olive oil, lemon juice and sea salt and topping that with another scoop of the crab salad. 


Health Benefits of Crab:

  • Crab meat is high in phosphorus, which is essential for bone and teeth development.

  • It’s an excellent source of Omega-3s, an essential fatty acid, which is anti-inflammatory and can balance cholesterol levels.

  • Crab meat is an excellent source of copper, a mineral that helps with iron absorption and boosts blood circulation throughout our bodies.

  • It’s an excellent source of vitamin B12, which our bodies need in order to produce healthy red blood cells. 

  • It’s low in calories, yet it’s still an excellent source of protein and healthy fats (omega 3s).

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