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Imitation Crab Cakes with Cajun Seasoning

Name: Imitation Crab Cakes with Cajun Seasoning
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 oz imitation crab, flake style; 1/2 cup finely diced green or red bell pepper; 1/2 cup finely diced onion; 2 tbsp light mayonnaise; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 large egg; 1 tsp Cajun seasoning *; Ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 cup toasted bread crumbs, divided

The taste of a southern delicacy can be easily and affordably reproduced at home with this Cajun crab cake recipe. Imitation crabmeat tastes creamy, lemony and delicious when mixed with Louisiana-spices and fried up in crispy bread crumbs. Pairs well with a salad and garlic toast.

Serves 4

Ready in 35 mins

Prep time 15 mins

Cooking time 20 mins

152 calories per serving

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Ingredients

> 8 oz imitation crab, flake style

> 1/2 cup finely diced green or red bell pepper

> 1/2 cup finely diced onion

> 2 tbsp light mayonnaise

> 1 tbsp lemon juice

> 1 large egg

> 1 tsp Cajun seasoning *

> Ground black pepper to taste

> 1/2 cup toasted bread crumbs, divided

Steps

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly spray or coat a baking sheet with vegetable oil. Shred crab into smaller pieces and place in a medium bowl with remaining ingredients, using 1/4 cup of the breadcrumbs. Mix well and shape the crab mixture into 4 cakes.

Coat crab cakes in remaining breadcrumbs, pressing crumbs onto the cakes, and place on baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot.