Cajun Crab Cakes

1 lb crabmeat, well drained

1/4 minced onions

3 tbs thinly sliced scallions

2 egg whites

1 tbs lemon juice

1/4 tsp prepared mustard

1/4 tsp hot-pepper sauce

1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1/2 cup crushed oyster crackers

1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise

Low-Fat Jalapeno Tartar Sauce:

1 jalapeno pepper minced

1/2 cup non-fat, plain yogurt

2 tbs minced onions

1/8 tsp ground red pepper

In medium bowl, combine crab, onions and scallions. In small bowl combine egg whites, lemon juice, mustard, hot pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce; mix well.

Add to crab mixture and stir gently. Stir in crackers, add mayonnaise and gently combine. Line baking pan with coated foil. Form 12 patties and broil 8 minutes, turning once.

Tartar Sauce:
Mince peppers, onions, combine with yogurt and red pepper by mixing into food processor. Process until smooth and refrigerate until ready to serve with crab cakes.

Yields: 6 servings.

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Cajun Country -- New Iberia, Louisiana