Firecracker Crab Cakes

These crab cakes are quick and easy and have a nice spicy kick that you can adjust to suit your tastes.

Step: 1

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the green onions, carrot, red bell pepper, and parsley in the hot oil until the green onions are softened, about 10 minutes.

Step: 2

Combine the green onion mixture with the crabmeat and black beans in a large mixing bowl. Stir the egg, bread crumbs, and mayonnaise into the mixture until evenly mixed; divide into 12 approximately equal portions and shape into patties. Refrigerate the patties until set, about 1 hour.

Step: 3

Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; fry the patties in the hot oil until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.

Per Serving: 328 calories; protein 20.2g; carbohydrates 32.4g; fat 13.7g; cholesterol 94.2mg; sodium 758mg.

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