Crab Rice Cakes

== Description ==
Makes 2 dozen patties.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 egg
* 1 egg white
* 3 tablespoons reduced-calorie Mayonnaise
* 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
* 2 6-ounce packages frozen crab meat, thawed and drained
* 2 cups cooked rice
* 1 2-ounce jar minced pimento, drained
* 3 tablespoons minced cilantro or parsley
* Vegetable cooking spray
* 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
;Mustard Creole Sauce
* 2/3 cup reduced calorie Mayonnaise
* 3 tablespoons minced green onion
* 3 tablespoons minced red or green pepper
* 3 tablespoons minced cilantro or parsley
* 2 tablespoons creole mustard
 
== Directions ==
# Combine egg, egg white, Mayonnaise and mustard in medium bowl; whisk until blended.
# Stir in crab meat, rice, pimento and cilantro.
# Carefully form 2 tablespoons mixture into 2-1/2-inch patty; repeat with remaining mixture, layering between sheets of wax paper.
# Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour before cooking.
# Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large, heavy skillet that has been coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
# Add crab cakes in batches; cook about 2-1/2 to 3 minutes on each side or until browned.
# Add more olive oil to skillet as necessary.
# Drain well on paper towels.
# Serve hot or at room temperature with Mustard Creole Sauce or creole mustard.
;Mustard Creole Sauce:
# Combine Mayonnaise, Onion, pepper, cilantro, and mustard; mix well.
# Cover and chill 2 hours. Makes 1 cup sauce.
Category:Cajun Appetizers
Category:Cajun Snacks
Category:Crab Recipes
Category:Main Dish Seafood Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes
Category:Seafood appetizer Recipes
Category:Snack Recipes