I am married to a Baltimore Boy.
A Charm City Charmer.
A B'more Beau.
A Maryland Man.
Baltimore Boys love certain things, including:
- The Baltimore Ravens
- The Wire
- National Bohemian beer (Natty Boh to the locals)
- The Inner Harbor
- The Baltimore Orioles
- The National Aquarium
- Crab Cakes ("Crab cakes and football, that's what Maryland DOES!")
Michael (or Bracks, as he's known to most of world) has been a great sport so far during my quest to discover the perfect balance between a fun and healthy life. I decided it was high-time to find something I could make that would be right up his alley. Bracks, like all good Baltimore Boys, loves crab cakes. So I was beyond delighted to find an awesome recipe via Pinterest for crab cakes that are meaty, spicy, and altogether delicious. Oh, and two of them are only 3 WW Points+. Total. Ridiculous, I know.
Before giving you the link on how to make these bad boys, I have a few suggestions to perfect what is already a great recipe:
#1: The red-pepper-chipotle sauce is delicious but verrrry spicy. Use sparingly, and serve on the side. Don’t drizzle on top as recommended in the recipe.
#2: Add a tablespoon of Old Bay to the crab mixture before cooking. Though the crab cakes were still good without it, I think the Old Bay is just what is needed to take these patties to the top - and without adding any WW Points+, either!
#2: Add a tablespoon of Old Bay to the crab mixture before cooking. Though the crab cakes were still good without it, I think the Old Bay is just what is needed to take these patties to the top - and without adding any WW Points+, either!
#3: Pick some nice veggie sides. I served ours with:
- Fresh corn on the cob - I just shucked the corn right into the trashcan, wrapped them in a damp paper towel, and microwaved them for five minutes. If I’d had more time, I would’ve grilled them outside, but it was cold and I was in a hurry (2 WW Points+ without butter/spread).
- Asparagus - I broke off the tough ends with my hands (they naturally break off where the tough part stops), sprayed them lightly with olive oil cooking spray, and lightly salted them. Then, I broiled them for about 10 minutes (0 WW Points+)!
I promise you - the last thing you will be after chowing down this meal is crabby.
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