Crab Cakes and Curry Mayonnaise with Apple Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3/4 c. mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. curry paste or powder
- 2 tbsp. Crème fraîche
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. snipped chives
- 1 tbsp. minced flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tbsp. minced tarragon
- 1/2 c. finely diced Granny Smith apple
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 lb. lump crab
- 1 c. panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
- 1/4 c. canola oil
- 1 tbsp. Champagne vinegar
- 1 large Granny Smith apple
- 1 c. Cilantro leaves
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk 1/4 cup of the mayonnaise with 1/2 teaspoon of the curry paste; chill.
- In another bowl, combine the remaining mayonnaise with the crème fraîche, lemon juice, chives, parsley, tarragon, and diced apple. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in the crab, form into 4 patties, and coat with the panko. Transfer the crab cakes to a lightly oiled baking sheet; chill.
- Preheat the broiler and position a rack 8 inches from the heat. Drizzle the crab cakes with 2 tablespoons of the oil and broil for about 12 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp. Transfer the crab cakes to plates.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil with the 1/2 teaspoon of curry paste and the vinegar, and season with salt and pepper. Add the apple matchsticks and cilantro, and toss. Serve the crab cakes with the curry mayonnaise and apple salad.
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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