Recipes For Eating Healthy

Ingredients

1 pound lump crabmeat
1-1/3 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1/3 cup minced green onions
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil (or parsley)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon 2% low-fat milk
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 egg whites

1-1/3 cups fresh breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
Lemon wedges (optional)

Combine first 10 ingredients in a bowl; stir well.
Divide crabmeat mixture into 8 equal portions.
Place 1-1/3 cups breadcrumbs in a shallow dish.
Dredge crabmeat portions in breadcrumbs, shaping into patties about 3-1/2 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick.
Heat 1 tablespooon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add 4 patties, and cook 3 minutes. Carefully turn patties over, and cook 3 minutes or until golden.
Repeat procedure with the remaining oil and patties.
Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
Yield: 8 servings.
(serves: 8 servings)