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Maryland-ish Crab Cakes

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The husband is a HUGE crab cake fanatic. It’s about the only thing he orders when we go to a seafood restaurant. Actually, no, I’m lying, it IS the ONLY thing he orders.

This is my take on a Maryland Style Crab Cakes just for the husband. I replaced the yucky mayo and butter with oatmeal and yogurt. It may sound funny but both help the cake stay moist without adding extra fat.

I LOVE them. One of my favorite lunches is taking a leftover cake and slapping it on whole-wheat hamburger bun. Tada! A Crab Cake Sandwich! The husband, on the other hand, will eat them but says he rather the “real” stuff. OK, I can live with that. ;~) Maryland-ish Crab Cakes

  • 5 Ak-Mak 100% Stone Ground Whole Wheat Crackers crushed into bread crumbs (available in the store)
  • 1 tbsp quick oats
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp dry ground mustard
  • 1 tsp old Bay Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup nonfat unflavored yogurt
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 pound jumbo lump crab meat (minus a few nibbles)
  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • Salt & Pepper

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Crush the crackers.

In a small bowl, mix the crushed crackers, onion powder, parsley, mustard, quick oats and old bay.

In another bowl, whisk the yogurt, egg whites and Worcestershire sauce. Fold in crabmeat.

Combine cracker mixture with the yogurt egg white mixture. Fold in.

Form mixture 6 – 3 oz patties and place on a cookie sheet covered with aluminum foil and sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Spray the tops with a bit more non-stick cooking spray and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Bake for about 10 minutes. Turn on broiler to brown the tops, about 5 more minutes.

I’m calculating the nutritional information for each cake but I normally eat 2 at a sitting.

Update: I made them again and tried to make them a bit “moister” for the husband. Well, it worked!! I substituted 2 tbsp light mayo for the yogurt and 1 whole egg instead of 2 egg whites. The were good! I prefer them as posted because they are only 2 points, my new way adds a point. Still, 3 points a crab cake? Not bad!

Approximate Nutritional Information
Servings Calories Fat Fiber WWPs
6 120 1g 1g 2

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18 Comments so far
  1. rap on November 19, 2007 11:58 am

    These are awesome!!! They turned out so wonderful. I wish crab meat didn’t cost so much or I’d make it every week!

  2. Roni on November 19, 2007 3:39 pm

    I know, right?!? I’m so glad you like them!

  3. Michele on December 25, 2007 8:45 am

    Yum, these sound delish! Can’t wait to try them!

  4. Kerri on February 7, 2008 5:37 pm

    If I was going to use something else besides the ak-mak crackers – how much would I use? I have Some wheat crunch cereal – almost like grape nuts? that I was going to use but I wasn’t sure how much was the equivalent of 5 crackers?

  5. roni on February 8, 2008 9:27 pm

    Kerri – I would say the crackers were about 1/4 cup once crushed. I think bran flakes would work, or any whole grain crackers.

  6. Diane on February 18, 2008 12:08 pm

    Do you think putting some Fiber One cereal in a food processor would make a good subsitute for the crackers?

  7. roni on February 20, 2008 11:31 pm

    Diane – I think that would work. You may want to up the oatmeal a bit as it may be a little dry. They already skirt the dry line.

  8. Cindy on March 27, 2008 6:20 pm

    I made these for dinner Roni and they are awesome! I don’t know how you always get the spices right but you sure do. I made the zucchini fries too and they were terrific as well. Thanks for another great dinner!

  9. Tone Up for Women on April 16, 2008 9:27 am

    The ladies here at Tone Up in Raleigh NC loved them! Thanks

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  13. April on August 12, 2008 1:34 pm

    I tired this and substituted 6 triscuits for the ak-mak crackers as well as using the whole egg and light mayo. I also sprinkled a little paprika on top for additional “browning” effect. They turned out great, and DH loved them. Who knew he was a crab cake fanatic? He ate three cakes in one sitting. You should think about adding a “husband approved” category to your site- this recipe would make it!

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  15. Casey on August 24, 2008 8:12 pm

    Really so good! I will most definitely make these again! Thanks Roni – you are so creative at times and do such a great job. I added a touch more yogurt and I didn’t think they were dry at all. Thanks again – you rock!

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  17. Kelly Ashby on September 15, 2008 12:50 am

    Question: Can Louis Kemp crab delights be used in this recipe? How do you buy your crab meat? Fresh, canned or Mok? Thanks so much!!!

    Just found your website from a shout out on WW facebook!! WOW, I am really enjoying your motivation, recipes & lovely personality!! CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS on your success!! You ROCK OUT LOUD!!!

    I just started my online WW yesterday, with 23 pounds to lose, I want to lose it once & for all. I have access to a full gym & pool directly across the street but I do NOT have the motivation to get my lazy butt over there!!! Today is a NEW day and I want to go at least walk on the treadmill, say for 10 minutes…..I could do that!!! Right?

    Hugzzzzzzzzzzz

  18. roni on September 15, 2008 3:23 pm

    Kelly – HUH?!? Imitation crab meat! That would never fly here in MD!! LMAO. In all seriousness, I’m not sure they would stay together with imitation stuff. I use fresh/canned, it’s in MD in hordes as you may have guest.

    And go out and get that 10 minutes!! You’ll feel awesome afterwards!!

    Thank you SO much for the comments and I hope I helped!

    -Roni

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