Crab Cakes with Fresh Corn and Spicy Mayo
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Serves 4

This combination of fresh crab and seasonal sweet corn and red peppers provides a sweet and savory combination for these light crab cakes with just a touch of bright lemon zest. For a light but satisfying meal, serve them atop a bed of mixed greens dressed with lemony vinaigrette.

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    Ingredients: 
    • 1 tablespoon canola oil, plus more for frying
    • 2 ribs celery, finely chopped
    • 1 ear fresh corn, husked, kernels cut off
    • 1 green onion, thinly sliced
    • 1/2 small red bell pepper, cored, seeded and finely chopped
    • 1/2 small green bell pepper, cored, seeded and finely chopped
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 2 1/2 cups panko-style bread crumbs
    • 1 (8 ounce) container lump crabmeat
    • 1 egg, lightly beaten
    • 1 lemon, Grated zest of
    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • 1 teaspoon Asian chile sauce
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    Method: 

    Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet. Add celery, corn, green onions, bell peppers, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside to let cool. Once cooled, add 6 tablespoons of the breadcrumbs, crab, egg and zest and mix well.

    Transfer remaining breadcrumbs to a wide, shallow dish. Form crab mixture into eight 3-inch wide patties, packing each together with your hands. Gently roll each patty in the breadcrumbs to coat all over then transfer to a large plate. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes. Mix mayonnaise and chile sauce together in a bowl then cover and refrigerate.

    Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in enough oil to reach a depth of about 1/3 inch and heat until oil starts to shimmer. Carefully add crab cakes (working in batches, if needed) and cook, gently flipping once, until cooked through and deep golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes total. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate as done and season with salt and pepper. Serve crab cakes with spicy mayo on the side.

    Nutritional Info: 
    Per Serving:730 calories (460 from fat), 52g total fat, 6g saturated fat, 115mg cholesterol, 790mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (4g dietary fiber, 4g sugar), 18g protein
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