Pregnancy Friendly Gluten Free Mini Crab Cakes
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4 servings
For the crab cakes
- 1 lb lump crab meat, picked over for shells
- ½ cup gluten free breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
Ingredient noteEggs are safe during pregnancy as long as they are cooked all the way through.
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
Ingredient noteStore-bought mayonnaise and mayo-based sauces are made with pasteurized eggs, so they are generally fine during pregnancy.
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp old bay seasoning
Ingredient noteSpice blends are fine during pregnancy in normal cooking amounts - this recipe uses about 1/3 tsp per serving. The caution applies to concentrated herbal oils and supplements, not everyday seasoning.
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the remoulade
- ⅓ cup mayonnaiseIngredient note
Store-bought mayonnaise and mayo-based sauces are made with pasteurized eggs, so they are generally fine during pregnancy.
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- ½ tsp old bay seasoningIngredient note
Spice blends are fine during pregnancy in normal cooking amounts - this recipe uses about 1/3 tsp per serving. The caution applies to concentrated herbal oils and supplements, not everyday seasoning.
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Make the remoulade: whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, hot sauce, and Old Bay seasoning in a small mixing bowl until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten free breadcrumbs, beaten egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Stir until evenly mixed.
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