CRAB CAKES WITH CILANTRO SALSA

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You can do it! Make restaurant-menu crab cakes in just three easy steps.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (11 oz) whole kernel sweet corn, drained
1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cans (6 oz each) crabmeat, drained
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 medium green onion, sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2/3 cup Progresso™ Italian style dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Stir together Cilantro Salsa ingredients; cover and refrigerate.
  • Stir together Crab Cakes ingredients--except 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and 2/3 cup bread crumbs. Shape mixture into 16 cakes, about 2 inches in diameter.
  • In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Coat crab cakes with 2/3 cup bread crumbs. Cook in oil 3 to 4 minutes on each side, turning once, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

Bruce Lee
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I've made these crab cakes several times now and they're always a hit.


Zowi Dawit
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These crab cakes are perfect for a special occasion.


Bashir Bashir
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I'm not a fan of cilantro, so I used parsley in the salsa instead. It was still really good.


Useng Useng
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These crab cakes were easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Frank Willie
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I'm allergic to crab, so I made these crab cakes with shrimp instead. They were delicious!


Tara Coots
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These crab cakes were a little too oily for my taste.


Tebazu Bekele Official
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I've been looking for a good crab cake recipe for a while now and this one is definitely a winner.


Kylie stargyal
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These crab cakes are perfect for a summer cookout.


Rebecca Fellowes
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I made these crab cakes for my family and they loved them! Even my picky kids ate them up.


Felix Enoch
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These crab cakes were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


mohamad Kheiryan
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I'm not a huge fan of crab cakes, but these were surprisingly good.


Babatunde Omotola
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These crab cakes are definitely a keeper! I'll be making them again and again.


kinza Noor
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I had some trouble getting the crab cakes to hold together, but the flavor was still great.


Esther Djokoto
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These crab cakes were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.


George Acosta
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I wasn't sure how the cilantro salsa would go with the crab cakes, but it was actually a really nice combination.


Basanta Sherpa
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The crab cakes were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The cilantro salsa was a great complement.


Tamanna Misty
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I've made these crab cakes several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Arnaud Sangwa
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These crab cakes were a hit at my last dinner party! The cilantro salsa added a nice pop of flavor and freshness.