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Japanese-Style Crab Cakes

Japanese-Style Crab Cakes

Recipe by: Roche Bros

Servings

6

Prep time

20 minutes

Cook time

10 minutes

Calories

465 kcal

Ingredients

  • Black and/or white sesame seeds and chili powder for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. In medium bowl, whisk egg; stir in 1/2 cup mayonnaise, vinegar and ponzu until well combined. Gently fold in crabmeat, shallots and 3/4 cup breadcrumbs, being careful not to break up the crabmeat; let stand 10 minutes.
  2. Line rimmed baking pan with plastic wrap; place remaining 3/4 cup breadcrumbs in shallow dish. Form crabmeat mixture into 12 (2-inch) cakes; lightly coat with breadcrumbs and place on prepared pan. Cover crab cakes and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  3. In blender, purée ginger and remaining 1/2 cup mayonnaise until smooth.
  4. In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. In batches, cook crab cakes 5 minutes or until golden brown, turning once.
  5. Serve crab cakes topped with mayonnaise mixture and avocado garnished with nori, sesame seeds and/or chili powder, if desired.

Nutritional Facts

  1. Calories: 465
  2. Total Fat: 39g
  3. Saturated Fat: 5g
  4. Cholesterol: 85mg
  5. Sodium: 494mg
  6. Total Carbohydrates: 21g
  7. Fiber: 3g
  8. Sugar: 4g
  9. Added Sugar: 1g
  10. Protein: 10g