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    Home / Recipes / Appetizers / Keto Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce

    Keto Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce

    October 22, 2021 by Keto Cooking Christian 2 Comments

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    Homemade, deliciously tender and mouth watering gluten-free Keto Crab Cakes with spicy Remoulade Sauce are super quick and easy to make!

    crab cakes on white plate with lemon sides and sauce on side
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    • What's in Gluten Free Crab Cakes
    • How to Make Keto Crab Cakes
    • Tips for The Best Keto Crab Cakes
    • What are the Carbs in Crab? Are Crabs Keto?
    • What To Serve with this Keto Crab Cake Recipe
    • More Keto Seafood Recipes

    Lump jumbo crab takes center stage in these gluten free crab cakes. They are loaded with so much flavor, fried until golden brown then topped with a remoulade sauce that has the most amazing balance of spice.

    closeup of crab cakes on bed of spinach

    The wonderful thing about this Keto Crab Cake recipe is it uses very little filler and is made with 100% Keto friendly ingredients.

    closeup overhead view of crab cakes over bed of spinach with lemon on side

    They are absolutely the best low carb crab cakes you'll every make. They're perfect served along side a salad, as an appetizer or for as an extra decadent side next to a Grilled Steak.

    What's in Gluten Free Crab Cakes

    • Jumbo crab meat
    • Roasted red peppers
    • Mayonnaise
    • Chives
    • Almond flour
    • Egg
    • Butter
    • Olive oil
    • Lemon
    • Smoked paprika
    • Garlic
    • Prepared horseradish
    • Worcestershire sauce
    • Hot sauce
    • Dijon mustard
    • Garlic powder
    • Salt

    *Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

    How to Make Keto Crab Cakes

    To Make the Remoulade Sauce

    Add all the remoulade sauce ingredients to a small mixing bowl.

    remoulade sauce ingredients in glass bowl unmixed

    Whisk until they are well combined, then set aside so the flavors can meld while you make the crab cakes.

    remoulade sauce in glass bowl with whisk

    To Make the Crab Cakes

    Add the mayonnaise, egg, almond flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, lemon juice and zest to a mixing bowl and whisk to combine.

    crab cakes wet ingredients in glass bowl with whisk

    Gently fold in the crab meat, chives and roasted peppers until combined.

    crab cakes batter in glass bowl

    Heat a large nonstick skillet to medium and add in the butter and olive oil.

    uncooked crab cakes in skillet

    Using a cookie scoop, form the crab cakes and set them on a plate lined with parchment paper.

    cooked crab cakes in skillet

    Sauté the crab cakes for a few minutes on each side, or until they are nice and golden.

    crab cakes on white plate with lemon sides and sauce on side

    Serve with the remoulade sauce on the side and wedges of lemon.

    closeup of crab cake with remoulade on top

    Tips for The Best Keto Crab Cakes

    • What if my crab cakes are too loose? Some crab meat contains more liquid than other so be sure you drain the liquid well before mixing in the other ingredients. If they appear to still be too loose, add a little more almond flour, a teaspoon at time, until they reach the desired consistency. You can also place them in the fridge for about 30 minutes to an hour, before frying them, to allow the flour to soak up the extra moisture.
    • Can I Make Crab Cakes in Advance? You can do this a couple of ways. Precooked crab cakes can be frozen by doing a quick pre-freeze. Place them on a sheet pan and allow them to freeze for about an hour before wrapping them tightly. Thaw completely before cooking. Likewise, you can freeze leftover crab cakes by wrapping them well and placing them in a airtight container for up to a couple of months.
    • Can I change up the spices? This gluten free crab cake recipe is so easy to alter to suit your own taste. If you like extra spicy crab cakes, add a little cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the mix.
    • Can I use imitation crab? The quick answer is no. The reason is because imitation crab has totally different texture. It also typically has added sugar and preservatives not recommended for Keto.
    • What other sauce is good with Keto crab cakes? If you would like to serve additional sauce with this Crab Cake recipe, this Keto Bang Bang Sauce is amazing. For something a little less spicy, this homemade Tartar Sauce is a tasty option.
    closeup of crab cakes on bed of spinach

    What are the Carbs in Crab? Are Crabs Keto?

    Crab meat is very low in carbs. For a two ounce serving, there's one total carb in crab with one gram of fiber. With zero net carbs, it's a perfect for a Keto protein.

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    What To Serve with this Keto Crab Cake Recipe

    Even though crab cakes can be served as an appetizer, they are most often served as an entrée. Here are some all time favorite Keto sides to serve with them:

    • Grilled Broccolini
    • Ranch Roasted Cauliflower
    • Bacon Wrapped Grilled Asparagus
    • Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
    • Shredded Brussels Sprouts
    • Keto Greek Salad
    • Green Beans Almondine
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    More Keto Seafood Recipes

    • Broiled Lobster with Compound Butter
    • Baked Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce
    • Grilled Cajun Shrimp Skewers
    • Chipotle Lime Salmon Foil Packets
    • Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp
    • Shrimp Stuffed Avocados
    • Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Salmon
    • Grilled Shrimp Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette
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    Keto Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce

    Homemade, deliciously tender and mouth watering gluten-free Keto Crab Cakes with spicy Remoulade Sauce are super quick and easy to make!
    5 from 2 votes
    Author: Julianne
    Servings 10
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    PREP 10 minutes mins
    COOK 15 minutes mins
    TOTAL 25 minutes mins

    Ingredients
     

    For the Crab Cakes

    • 1 pound jumbo crab meat
    • ¼ cup roasted red peppers, minced
    • ¼ cup mayonnaise
    • 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
    • ½ cup super fine almond flour
    • 1 whole egg
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
    • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    For the Remoulade Sauce

    • ⅔ cup mayonnaise
    • zest and juice of 1 lemon
    • 1 clove garlic, grated
    • 2 teaspoons chives, chopped
    • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
    • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • ½ teaspoon hot sauce
    • Pinch of salt

    Instructions
     

    To Make the Remoulade Sauce

    • Add all the remoulade sauce ingredients to a small mixing bowl.
    • Whisk until they are well combined, then set aside so the flavors can meld while you make the crab cakes.

    To Make the Crab Cakes

    • Add the mayonnaise, egg, almond flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, lemon juice and zest to a mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
    • Gently fold in the crab meat, chives and roasted peppers until combined.
    • Heat a large nonstick skillet to medium and add in the butter and olive oil.
    • Using a cookie scoop, form the crab cakes and set them on a plate lined with parchment paper.
    • Sauté the crab cakes for a few minutes on each side, or until they are nice and golden.
    • Serve with the remoulade sauce on the side and wedges of lemon.

    Recipe Notes

    Makes 20 small crab cakes, serving size 2 crab cakes. 
    If you can't find jumbo crab meat, you can use lump crab meat instead.  Be sure to pick through the crab carefully, removing any pieces of shell.
    You can also make this recipe using salmon if you'd like.
     

    *Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Calories 218kcal
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    218
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    18
    g
    28
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    19
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    3
    g
    1
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    11
    g
    22
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    *Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

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    1. Lori D

      January 13, 2022 at 12:53 pm

      5 stars
      This looks amazing!

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      • Keto Cooking Christian

        January 13, 2022 at 4:40 pm

        Thank you!

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