Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Sandwich - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Sandwich is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups mayonnaise, divided
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, divided
- 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce, divided
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped and divided
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup red pepper, diced
- 1 lemon, divided, zested and juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, plus more to taste
- 1 cup jumbo lump crabmeat
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, for dusting
- 1/2 cup peanut oil, for sauteing
- 6 thin slices pancetta, cooked until crispy
- 6 focaccia rolls
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon large capers
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 8 roma tomatoes
- olive oil
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup mayonnaise, egg, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard and 1 teaspoon hot chili sauce in a large bowl and using a whisk, mix well. Add green onions, dill, 1 tablespoon parsley, breadcrumbs, diced red pepper, lemon zest and lemon juice of 1/2 a lemon and 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Mix all ingredients well.
- Gently fold in crabmeat and mix gently trying not to break up the crabmeat. Carefully divide mixture into 6 patties and dust with flour. Place patties into saucepan with peanut oil. Saute on medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes and carefully turn and cook for 4 to 6 minutes on the other side.
- Top each crab cake with a piece of crispy pancetta and serve on a focaccia roll with Roasted Tomato Remoulade Sauce.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Sandwich recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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