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Three whole30 crab cakes on a white plate
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4.86 from 21 votes

Whole30 Crab Cakes Gluten-Free

These Whole30 gluten-free crab cakes provide a great meal that will feel like a special treat! The crispy crust is golden and fried to perfection, all in under 15 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Fish/Seafood
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crab cakes, gluten-free crab cakes, whole30 crab cakes
Servings: 6 crab cakes
Calories: 80kcal
Author: Chandice
Cost: $10

Ingredients

  • 6 oz can fresh lump crab meat Crown Prince wild caught crab is my favorite
  • 1 T homemade Whole30 mayo or Primal Mayo
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup chopped raw veggies I used celery and red & yellow pepper
  • 1/4 cup almond flour plus 1/2 C more for dusting
  • 1/2 lime juiced
  • 1/2 tsp. Real Salt
  • 1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
  • 1 T dried parsley
  • coconut oil for frying

Instructions

  • Drain the crab and flake it using a fork
  • Add all ingredients and form into patties
  • Add additional almond flour as needed to keep your patties together
  • Press both sides of the gluten-free crab cakes in more almond flour
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 T coconut oil over medium heat
  • Once the oil is hot, fry 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown
  • Enjoy with more fresh squeezed citrus juice

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Notes

These both taste fantastic and hold up well while frying. We found that almond flour and an egg worked fantastically together to achieve this. 
For the mayonnaise, you will need to use a Whole30 approved brand (like this Primal Kitchen one that I love) or make your own Whole30 mayo like Cheryl over at 40Aprons did. Everyday Maven also has a great recipe and shows you how to make homemade mayo
Feel free to venture out of your comfort zone and try chopping up any vegetables you like to make your Whole30 gluten-free crab cakes unique.
Pro Tip: To ensure your crab is truly gluten-free, only use real crab meat and not imitation. 
Pro Tip: You can also use another nut flour like chestnut or tiger nut if you aren't as fond of almond flour. You could also use coconut flour if you'd prefer.
Pro Tip: You can fry these gluten-free crab cakes in ghee or bacon grease for even more flavor. 

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 3.4mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.5mg