crab cakes

[mrsnic]

need recipe for crab cakes using cracker crumbs, mine never turn out right. Please help!!

[slm727]

CRAB CAKES W/ CRACKER CRUMBS
1 slightly beaten egg
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound crabmeat, drained, flaked, and cartilage removed
1/4 cup finely crushed saltine crackers
Nonstick spray coating
1 medium tomato, sliced
Lemon wedges (optional)


Directions
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes


In a medium mixing bowl combine egg, 1/4 cup of the yogurt, the mayonnaise or salad dressing, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, paprika, and pepper. Stir in crabmeat and crushed crackers.

Shape crab mixture into five 3-inch patties.

Spray a shallow baking pan with nonstick spray coating. Arrange patties in pan. Broil 4 to 6 inches from the heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Do not turn patties during broiling.

Serve crab cakes on tomato slices with remaining yogurt. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired. Makes 5 servings.

Make ahead tip: Prepare crab patties; cover and chill up to 8 hours. Broil as above.