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Florida Crab Cakes

Florida Crab Cakes

(makes 4 servings)

1pound (480 g) crabmeat, preferably lump
2shallots, minced
1/2medium red bell pepper, seeded and minced
1/2medium green bell pepper, seeded and minced
1rib celery, finely minced
1large clove garlic, minced
3tablespoons (11 g) minced flat-leaf parsley
1/4cup (11 g) unseasoned dry bread crumbs
1 1/2teaspoons (7.5 ml) Old Bay Seasoning or other seafood seasoning
1/4teaspoon (1.25 ml) freshly ground pepper
1/8teaspoon (0.6 ml) cayenne pepper
1large egg, beaten
refrigerated butter-flavored cooking spray

  1. Pick through crabmeat, removing all bits of shell. Place in a bowl and mix with shallots, bell peppers, celery, garlic, and parsley. Stir in bread crumbs, Old Bay Seasoning, finely ground pepper, cayenne pepper, and egg.
  2. Wet your hands with cool water. Pat crab mixture into 4 large or 8 small patties. Wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. When ready to cook, lightly coat a cast iron or heavy nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Place over high heat and add crab cakes. Brown for about 3 minutes per side, turning once, until golden brown and crusty. Serve hot with the salsa alongside.
Per serving:170 calories (16% calories from fat), 27 g protein, 3 g total fat (0.5 g saturated fat), 9 g carbohydrates, 1 g dietary fiber, 133 g cholesterol, 672 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:4 very lean protein, 1/2 carbohydrate (bread/starch)


Orange Salsa

(makes about 1 1/4 cups)

1large navel orange
1/4cup (40 g) minced red onion
1fresh jalapeņo chile pepper, seeded and minced
2tablespoons (30 ml) chopped fresh cilantro or fresh mint

  1. Working over a bowl to catch any juice, remove all peel and white pith from the orange. Finely chop the orange.
  2. Combine orange with remaining ingredients, adding any juice that accumulated in the bowl.
  3. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Per 1/4-cup serving:22 calories (0% calories from fat), 1 g protein, 0 total fat (0 saturated fat), 5 g carbohydrates, 1 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 1 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:1/2 carbohydrate (fruit)


Hearts of Palm Salad

(makes 4 servings)

112-ounce (340 g) package mixed European greens (iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, radicchio, and endive
114.4-ounce (410 g) jarred hearts of palm, drained and thinly sliced crosswise
2ripe plum tomatoes, sliced crosswise into thin slices
2tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
1tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lime juice
1tablespoon (15 ml) balsamic vinegar
1teaspoon (5 ml) Dijon mustard
1small clove garlic, minced
freshly ground pepper
1tablespoon (15 ml) minced fresh chives

  1. Rinse greens and dry on paper towels. Divide the greens between 4 large salad plates. Arrange hearts of palm slices and tomato slices over the greens.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and garlic. Drizzle over the salads and grind fresh pepper over each. Sprinkle with chives and serve.
Per serving:109 calories (58% calories from fat), 4 g protein, 8 g total fat (1.1 g saturated fat), 9 g carbohydrates, 4 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 368 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:1/2 carbohydrate (2 vegetable), 1 1/2 fat


Mango Bread Pudding

(makes 4 servings)

1large ripe mango, about 12 ounces (360 g)
2cups (120 g) 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes of Italian bread
10ounces (300 ml) evaporated skim milk
1/3cup (160 ml) liquid egg substitute
1/4cup (5 g) spoonable sugar substitute
1teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
1/8teaspoon (0.6 ml) ground cinnamon
1/8teaspoon (0.6 ml) ground ginger
dash ground allspice
1tablespoon (12 g) granulated sugar
1/2tablespoon (6 g) reduced-calorie margarine

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), Gas Mark 5.
  2. Working over a bowl to catch any juices, peel and pit mango. Chop mango flesh. In a shallow 1-quart (1 l) casserole, toss together bread cubes and mango pieces.
  3. In a saucepan, bring evaporated skim milk to a boil and remove pan from heat. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg substitute, sugar substitute, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground allspice, and any juice generated by cutting up the mango. In a steady stream, whisk in hot milk. Pour mixture over the bread cubes. Let stand for 5 minutes until liquid is absorbed. (Recipe may be made ahead up to this point, covered, and refrigerated.)
  4. Sprinkle top of pudding with granulated sugar and dot with margarine. Bake until set and top is crisp and golden brown, about 30 to 35 minutes.
  5. Serve warm.
Per serving:206 calories (9% calories from fat), 11 g protein, 2 g total fat (0.5 g saturated fat), 35 g carbohydrates, 2 g dietary fiber, 3 mg cholesterol, 319 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:2 1/2 carbohydrate (1 bread/starch, 1/2 fruit, 1 skim milk)

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