Monday, January 25, 2010 #

Cajun Crab Cakes

I think that I am going to make these tonight.  They sound really good!!

 

Cajun Crab Cakes


POINTS® Value:    3
Servings:  4
Preparation Time:  15 min
Cooking Time:  15 min
Level of Difficulty:  Easy
Works with Simply Filling
 
These slightly spicy, crisp crab cakes are flavorful winners thanks to fat-free mayonnaise, roasted red peppers, Dijon mustard and Cajun seasoning.

 

Ingredients

 
  1 spray(s) olive oil cooking spray   
1 pound(s) lump crabmeat, fresh, jumbo   
2 Tbsp uncooked quick oats   
1/4 cup(s) roasted red peppers, diced (from a water-packed jar)   
  2 Tbsp fat-free mayonnaise   
  1 tsp Cajun seasoning   
  1 tsp Dijon mustard   
3/4 cup(s) uncooked quick oats   
  1 tsp Cajun seasoning   
  1 spray(s) olive oil cooking spray   

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.

  • In a large bowl, combine crabmeat, 2 tablespoons of oats, peppers, mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning and mustard; mix gently to combine, being careful not to break up crabmeat lumps.

  • In a shallow dish, combine remaining 3/4 cup of oats and remaining teaspoon of Cajun seasoning.

  • Shape crab mixture into 4 equal patties, about 1-inch thick each. Transfer crab cakes to oat mixture and turn to coat both sides. Transfer crab cakes to prepared baking sheet and coat surfaces with cooking spray.

  • Bake until crab cakes are firm to the touch and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Yields 1 cake per serving.

Notes

  • Our crab cakes are tasty without a sauce. Or you can jazz them up with a combination of fat-free mayonnaise and horseradish.

Chef Tips

  • We renovated Cajun Crab Cakes by:
    1. Creating a seasoned coating from fiber-rich oats instead of flour.

    2. Opting for fat-free mayonnaise instead of the full-fat variety.

    3. Baking the crab cakes instead of pan-frying them in oil.

posted @ Tuesday, January 26, 2010 5:29 PM | Feedback (3)

Apple Pie Bread Pudding Recipe

Apple Pie Bread Pudding Recipe

12 slices reduced-calorie white bread– torn into medium-size pieces
3 1/2 cups cooking apples — cored, peeled and chopped
1 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/2 cup diet lemon-lime soda
Sugar substitute suitable for baking to equal 1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons apple pie spice

Spray slow cooker with butter-flavored nonstick cooking spray. Combine bread pieces and apples in slow cooker. In small bowl, combine apple juice, soda, sugar substitute and apple pie spice. Drizzle evenly over bread mixture. Mix gently to combine. Cover and cook for 6 hours on low, or until done. Mix well before serving.

Serves 6. Each Serving Equals: 157 cal; 1 g fat; 5 g protein; 32 g carbohydrates; 233 mg sodium; 2 g fiber. (3 WW points)

Weight Watchers Points Value = 3

posted @ Monday, January 25, 2010 9:48 PM | Feedback (7)