Crab and Shrimp Cakes

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Meet the all new Crab Cake reinvented with added shrimp.  If you are a seafood lover and are wanting a healthy option for an afternoon snack or an appetizer, then these Crab and Shrimp Cakes are for you. Eating crab and shrimp offers numerous health benefits due to their rich nutritional profiles. Both seafood options are excellent sources of high-quality protein, which is essential for muscle repair and growth.

If you are focusing on strength training in your “moving daily” and trying to get your daily intake of protein up, then Crab and Shrimp Cakes are a good option to add to your diet. They are also low in calories and saturated fats, making them heart-healthy choices that are great for keeping your caloric intake low.

Crab and shrimp are packed with vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium, which support immune function and overall health. Additionally, they are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, known for their anti-inflammatory properties and benefits for brain health.

Most importantly, these Crab and Shrimp Cakes taste amazing and they’re very easy to make.  Overall, incorporating crab and shrimp into your diet this way can contribute to a balanced and nutritious meal plan that you can look forward to and enjoy.

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Crab and Shrimp Cakes

Crab Cakes made with added shrimp, eggs, almond flour, cheese, and spices.

Course Appetizer, Dinner, lunch, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack, Snacks

Cuisine American, canadian

Keyword appetizer, crab, crab and shrimp cakes, crab cakes, garlic shrimp, high protein, no flour, shrimp

Ingredients

• 120 grams crabmeat drained (tin)
• 120 grams wild chilean shrimp chopped
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon (or lime) juice
• 1 tbsp plain greek yogurt
• 3 tbsp almond flour
• 1/4 of a red pepper chopped finely
• 1 green onion thinly sliced
• 1/4 tsp flaked kosher salt
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped fine
• 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
• Avocado oil spray (or 1 tsp olive or avocado oil)

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients together in a medium sized bowl.  Heat cast iron pan on medium heat.

2. Spray pan with avocado oil.  Spoon mixture into frying pan with a tablespoon.  Cakes should be about 2 ½ inches wide, approximately.  Cook until browned on one side and then flip cake and brown the other side.

3. Once both sides are browned (about 2-3 minutes per side),remove from heat.

4. Shrimp and Crab Cakes go well with a little Caesar dressing on the side or simply enjoy plain with a lemon wedge.