Ingredients

  • 2 Tsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp dry mustard
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 cup minced onion
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 2 tsp minced peeled ginger
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs, divided
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tsp grated lemon rind
  • 1 lb lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tbs butter, divided
  • Parsley sprigs (optional)

Method

  • 1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl, stir well.
  • 2 Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the curry powder mixture, ginger and garlic; cook uncovered 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Spoon mixture into a large bowl; cool. Wipe skillet clean with a paper towel.
  • 3. Add 3/4 cup breadcrumbs, yogurt, rind, crabmeat and egg to onion mixture; stir well. Divide crabmeat mixture into 24 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2 inch thick patty. Place remaining breadcrumbs into a shallow dish; dredge crab cakes in breadcrumbs.
  • 4. Melt 2 tsp butter in pan over medium heat. Add 8 patties, and cook 2 minutes on each side until browned. Remove the crab cakes from the pan and keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining butter and patties. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.