Crab Cakes with Tropical Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Dessert

This Crab Cakes with Tropical Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Frank P. Melodia This meal is a warm weather treat: pan-fried crab cakes served along side a colorful tropical salad of avocado, papaya, mango, and watercress.

Ingredients

1/2 c. light mayonnaise
1 large egg
1 1/2 tsp. curry powder
1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tsp. Grainy mustard
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
1/3 c. finely diced red bell pepper
1/4 c. snipped fresh chives or chopped scallions
1 lb. lump crabeat
1 1/4 c. panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)

Instructions

Crab Cakes: Whisk mayonnaise, egg, curry powder, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper until blended. Gently stir in bell pepper, chives, and crabmeat; sprinkle 1/2 cup of the panko over the mixture and fold in. Put remaining panko on a plate. Place rounded 1/3 cup of the crab mixture in a loose mound in crumbs; pat just enough crumbs over the top to hold the mixture together and shape into a 3-inch cake. Place on waxed paper. Shape 7 more cakes. Refrigerate while preparing salad.
Tropical salad: Pit and peel mango, cut into chunks, and place in a medium bowl. Halve, seed, and peel papaya; cut into chunks and add to bowl. Pit and peel avocado, cut into chunks, and add to bowl with onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and watercress; do not toss yet.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat. Add 4 cakes; fry 5 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels. Add remaining oil to skillet; fry remaining 4 cakes. Toss salad; divide over 4 plates and serve each with 2 crab cakes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crab Cakes with Tropical Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Crab Cakes with Tropical Salad 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 4 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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