Oh what fun I had making these cute little Crab Cakes! Gluten free and cooked on a waffle maker, they are the perfect summer meal. Like regular crab cakes, they can be an appetizer or a main course.
It’s so nice to have a new appliance! When my waffle iron gave out after many years of service I was excited to get a newer model [1]. It has detachable plates, a game changer when it comes to cleanup!
I couldn’t wait to try out my new waffle maker [1], but breakfast wasn’t the first thing on the menu!
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Inspired by Skinny Taste [2], these Gluten Free Crab Cake Waffles are surprisingly filling! The recipe makes 2-4 servings, depending on your appetite. A single waffle with a couple of sides was enough for us.
Ingredients:
- 6 oz. can fancy lump crab meat [3]
- 1/2 cup gluten free plain bread crumbs [4] (I used Gillian’s)
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp. egg whites
- 1 tbsp. gluten free mayo
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp. fresh chives
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning [5]
- 1/8 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. gluten free Worcestershire sauce
- few grinds of black pepper
- cooking spray
- lemon wedges for serving
Preparation:
Whisk together the egg, egg whites, mayo, mustard, chives, lemon juice, Worcestershire, Old Bay and Paprika. Add a few grinds of black pepper, to taste.
Drain the crab meat and gently stir it in.
Sprinkle the bread crumbs a little at a time and gently fold into the mixture. Don’t overwork it, handle as little as possible.
Scoop the mixture into 4 portions, about 1/3 cup each.
Heat the waffle iron [6] to 350º and coat with cooking spray. Place one crab cake on each section of the waffle iron and close the lid, pressing gently.
The crab cakes will be done to a golden brown in 3-5 minutes. Start checking after 3 minutes.
For an appetizer, serve with salad greens and lemon wedges.
As a main course, enjoy them with Cilantro Lime Rice [7] and a refreshing mango salad with a squeeze of fresh lemon and lime.
Notes ♪♫ I hope you enjoyed this fun recipe! No waffle iron? No problem. Here is a traditional crab cake recipe [8] that is every bit as good.