Food Network Crab Cake Sandwiches With Oyster-cracker Breading Recipe

Total time: 105 minutes

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Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 29g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Food Network Crab Cake Sandwiches With Oyster-cracker Breading Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 29g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 32%. At 747mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.
  • Since this food is a sandwich or a wrap, it might come with a bun or similar bread item. Remove the sandwich bun to significantly reduce the amount of net carbs and calories. Eliminating breads from a meal can make it more keto-friendly. A single slice of bread contains at least 75 calories and 15g of carbohydrates; a single English muffin usually has 120 calories and 25g of carbohydrates; the average bagel has 350 calories and 50g of carbohydrates; a regular tortilla has 470 calories and 98g of carbohydrates.

Food Network Crab Cake Sandwiches With Oyster-cracker Breading Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 servings   ( 181 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 594
Total Fat: 45g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g
Monounsaturated Fat: 22g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 97mg
Sodium: 747mg
Total Carbohydrates: 31g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 17g
Calcium: 150mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 283mg Vitamin A: 74mcg
Vitamin C: 4mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 slices white sandwich bread
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over
  • 1 1/4 cups oyster crackers
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 8 hamburger buns, split
  • Bibb lettuce, for serving
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives

Instructions

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