What gluten-free flour is best for crab cakes?

For this recipe I used almond flour in place of bread crumbs for this recipe. You could also use coconut flour, but I tested it using one cup almond flour.

What kind of mayonnaise do you recommend for paleo diets?

I like using avocado oil based mayonnaise brands like Primal Kitchen . Just look for any good paleo mayo.

Can I use fresh crab meat for crab cakes?

Yes, but you will need to pat it dry to try and remove the excess moisture. I also have a recipe for Air Fryer Crab Cakes that uses fresh crab meat as opposed to canned.

Whole30 Crab Cakes With Almond Flour

Name: Whole30 & Paleo Crab Cakes With Almond Flour
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Paleo
Ingredients: 2 6-ounce cans crab meat; ½ onion, minced; 1 cup almond flour, divided; 1 egg, beaten; ¼ cup dairy-free mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Ingredients

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2 6–ounce cans crab meat
1/2 onion, minced
1 cup almond flour, divided
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup dairy-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, onion, 1/3 cup of the almond flour, egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper. Stir gently to combine.
Next, place the remaining 2/3 cup of the almond flour in a clean bowl. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Use your hands to form the crab meat mixture into 8 patties, placing each patty in the almond flour to lightly coat each side.
Lay each coated patty on the baking sheet and refrigerate the patties for at least 20 minutes before frying them. Refrigerating the patties will help them stick together when you fry them.
When you’re ready to fry the patties, heat up a tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Place the patties into the hot skillet and let them cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown. Depending on the size of your skillet, you may have to work in batches.
Serve the crab cakes hot.

Notes

Serve your Crab Cakes with a salad, coleslaw, steamed veggies, or whatever side dish you like.
You can use fresh crab meat in this recipe, but you will need to pat it dry to try and remove the excess moisture.

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main dish
Method: Pan fry
Cuisine: Paleo
Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 patties
Calories: 328
Sugar: 1.6 g
Sodium: 693.3 mg
Fat: 18.8 g
Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
Carbohydrates: 4.8 g
Fiber: 0.9 g
Protein: 24.1 g
Cholesterol: 112.6 mg