Little Crab Cakes with Wasabi Mayonnaise - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 30

Dessert

This Little Crab Cakes with Wasabi Mayonnaise is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Frank P. Melodia Company's coming, and you'll be ready with this simple-to-make, showstopping starter.

Ingredients

1 lb. backfin lump crabmeat
1 1/4 c. fine fresh breadcrumbs (from 3 slices white bread)
1 large egg
2 tbsp. snipped fresh chives
2 tbsp. mayonnaise
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
1 tsp. lemon zest
3 tbsp. canola oil
Citrus Wasabi Mayonnaise (recipe follows)

Instructions

Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine crabmeat and breadcrumbs in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, whisk egg, chives, mayonnaise, mustard, seasoning, and lemon zest until blended; add to crab mixture and stir.
Using a small ice cream scoop, shape mounds of crab mixture (about 1 1/2 tablespoons) into small round cakes, about 1 1/2 inches wide.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook cakes 1 minute per side, or until lightly browned. Transfer cakes to a paper towel to blot up excess oil, then transfer to prepared baking sheet. Bake crab cakes 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Top each with a small dollop of Wasabi Mayonnaise.
Citrus Wasabi Mayonnaise: Stir 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest and 1 tablespoon lemon juice into 1/2 cup wasabi mayonnaise.

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

Is Little Crab Cakes with Wasabi Mayonnaise good for PCOS?

Yes, this Little Crab Cakes with Wasabi Mayonnaise recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 30 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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