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Guilt-Free Deliciousness: The Best Keto Crab Cakes Under 1 Carb

Guilt-Free Deliciousness: Best Keto Crab Cakes Under 1 Carb

Guilt-Free Deliciousness: The Best Keto Crab Cakes Under 1 Carb for an indulgent, low-carb treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 cakes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crab Cake Base
  • 1 lb Lump Crab Meat Fresh and picked
  • 1/2 cup Almond Flour Gluten-free binder
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise Use low-carb if desired
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard Zesty kick
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce Gluten-free options available
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Enhance flavor
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder Consider fresh onion
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Essential seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chives are an alternative
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For frying
For the Zesty Lemon Aioli
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Creamy base
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Fresh-squeezed preferred
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic Customize to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • Refrigerator
  • Plate

Method
 

Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the lump crab meat, almond flour, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley. Stir gently until just blended.
Shape Patties
  1. Shape the mixture into 2-inch round patties, about 2 tablespoons each. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Make Aioli
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Heat Oil
  1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
Cook Crab Cakes
  1. Fry the chilled patties in the skillet for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Drain
  1. Transfer the crab cakes to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
Serve
  1. Plate your crispy Keto Crab Cakes warm, and serve with the zesty lemon aioli.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, choose quality crab and keep ingredients chilled before cooking. Watch the heat to achieve the desired crispiness.

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