Cajun Crab Croquettes With Zesty Remoulade Sauce

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1/2 cup finely diced green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning, divided
• 1 lb pasteurized crabmeat, drained if necessary
• 1 large egg
• 3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs, divided
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
• 2 scallions, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons chopped rinsed capers
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon sweet relish
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 425°f coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• 2 heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. add onion, bell pepper, corn and 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are softened, about 4 minutes. transfer to a large bowl. let cool for 5 minutes. add crab, egg , 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, mayonnaise and lemon zest. mix well.
• 3 divide the mixture into 8 equal portions (about 1/2 cup each). form each portion into an oblong patty that's about 4 inches by 2 inches. place on the prepared baking sheet. combine the remaining 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning and 2 teaspoons oil in a small bowl. sprinkle 1 heaping teaspoon of the breadcrumb mixture over the top of each croquette, then gently press it on.
• 4 bake the croquettes until heated through and golden brown on top, about 20 minutes.
• 5 to make zesty remoulade sauce:.
• 6 combine mayonnaise, sour cream, scallions, capers, mustard, relish and pepper in a small bowl.
• 7 serve at room temperature or slightly chilled with croquettes.