Green Onion Crab Cakes With Pineapple Salsa Recipe

Dive into a culinary delight with these succulent Green Onion Crab Cakes! Sweet and tangy pineapple salsa perfectly complements the savory crab cakes, creating a flavor explosion in your mouth. This easy 21-minute recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a sophisticated appetizer. Impress your friends and family with this restaurant-quality dish – it's easier to make than you think!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 21 mins
Calories 171.8 kcal
Protein 28g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Green Onion Crab Cakes With Pineapple Salsa

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How to Make Green Onion Crab Cakes With Pineapple Salsa

  1. In a medium bowl, gently combine crab meat, green onions, mayonnaise, panko breadcrumbs, lemon juice, and beaten egg. Do not overmix.
  2. Season generously with black pepper to taste.
  3. Cover the crab mixture and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  4. Gently form the crab mixture into 8 equal-sized patties.
  5. Coat a large nonstick skillet with vegetable cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
  6. Carefully place crab cakes in the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through.
  7. While the crab cakes are cooking, prepare the pineapple salsa.
  8. In a medium bowl, combine diced pineapple, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno, and cilantro.
  9. Stir in lime juice.
  10. Season the salsa with salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Serve the golden-brown crab cakes immediately with a generous spoonful of the vibrant pineapple salsa.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

37g

Fat

3g

Carbs

7g