Fantastic Faux Crab Cakes

These are great because they are quick, easy and use ingredients you can easily have on hand. You can always substitute canned or real crab, or canned salmon. To make these gluten free, make sure not to use imitation crab or shellfish, because it has wheat as a filler.

This recipe is perfect for that gluten free bread that's been sitting in your freezer since the day you went gluten free and haven't touched since that first bite. ;) I used toasted Kinnikinnick Robbins Honey Brown Rice Bread (https://secure.kinnikinnick.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/Shop.Main/productidupc/62013300011/prodCatID/1/viewtype/info.html) and it worked great! Enjoy!

Faux Crab Cakes

Prep Time:

10 min

Inactive Prep Time:

hr min

Cook Time:

10 min

Level:

Easy

Serves:

4 servings

Vegetable oil, for frying
2 (6-ounce) cans tuna fish
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons diced green onions
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup bread crumbs
Lemon juice, optional

Heat 1-inch of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. While oil is heating, combine tuna, beaten egg, green onions, mayonnaise, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, and lemon juice, to taste, if desired. Form into patties and dust with additional bread crumbs. When oil is hot, fry patties until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels before serving.

Printed from FoodNetwork.com on 09/25/2008

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To watch the video segment of Paula Dean making these visit: http://www.foodnetwork.com/videos/fantastic-faux-crab-cakes/27241.html

Annie's Naturals

Annie's salad dressings are my favorite. They are simple, clean and many are gluten free! They go great with many things, here is an idea.

Chicken or firm white fish with Annie's Naturals Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette, or other marinade. Marinate if desired. Put in a baking dish or foil pouch and cook in oven or on grill. Serve over rice or mashed cooked cauliflower.

Here is a list of their gluten free options: http://www.anniesnaturals.com/gluten_free

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Rice Raper Rolls

I love these because they are so simple and so good. They are a great way to use up those veggies that need eating, or any leftover meat. They are versatile and you can put almost anything in them. I'm giving a few combinations I like, but go get creative with your own ideas! These are great to make with kids too.

What you need:

• rice paper (I like the round ones for this. They are available at some grocery stores, or at your local Asian stores)
• a plate of lukewarm water for softening the paper
• any veggies, herbs, leftover meat, fruit slices, even cooked rice or rice noodles
• dipping sauce of your choice (you can buy these already made or go online and find a recipe)
  

1. Cook rice or rice noodles if you are using it.

2. Cut or grate ingredients into bite size pieces.

3. Put lukewarm water onto plate.

4. Soften the rice paper in the lukewarm water for 10-30 seconds, or until soft and slightly sticky.

5. Move your rice paper to another plate and fill with ingredients.

6. Roll your rice paper up to make a neat package.

7. Enjoy!

Here are some combinations of ingredients I like:

• salad greens, leftover roasted chicken, sliced green apple and pomegranate seeds
• rice, leftover roasted chicken and mint with chili dipping sauce
  
• salad greens, pork, orange slices and mint
• rice, red pepper (raw or roasted/grilled), feta cheese and pine nuts
  
• salad greens, onion, beef, sliced caramelized onion and mushrooms
• chicken, sun dried tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and basil
  
• capers, salmon or other fish, and softened cream cheese
• salad greens, tuna salad, cracked black pepper
  

Have fun with it and experiment!