Open-Faced Crab Cake Sandwiches with Tzatziki

Name: Open-Faced Crab Cake Sandwiches with Tzatziki
Yield: Serves 4 (serving size: 1 sandwich)
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt, divided; 3 tablespoons finely chopped English cucumber; 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 2/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), divided; 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 3/8 teaspoon salt; 1 egg white; 12 ounces lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 (1 1/2-ounce) slices sourdough bread, toasted; 4 red leaf lettuce leaves

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Open-Faced Crab Cake Sandwiches with Tzatziki

Photo: Jason Wallis; Styling: Cindy Barr

Yield

Serves 4 (serving size: 1 sandwich)

Sustainable Choice. Look for trotline-caught blue crab meat.

Ingredients

6 tablespoons plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt, divided
3 tablespoons finely chopped English cucumber
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
2/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), divided
1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3/8 teaspoon salt
1 egg white
12 ounces lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 (1 1/2-ounce) slices sourdough bread, toasted
4 red leaf lettuce leaves

How to Make It

Step 1

Combine 1/4 cup yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl; set yogurt mixture aside.

Step 2

Combine remaining 2 tablespoons yogurt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/3 cup panko, bell pepper, onions, dill, rind, juice, salt, and egg white in a medium bowl. Gently stir in crab. Divide crab mixture into 4 equal portions (about 1/2 cup each), shaping each into a 3/4-inch-thick patty. Place remaining 1/3 cup panko in a shallow dish. Dredge patties in panko.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add patties; cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Top each bread slice with 1 lettuce leaf, 1 patty, and about 2 tablespoons reserved yogurt mixture.

Ratings & Reviews

daneanp's Review

2014-05-23T20:19:47-04:00 Bronsonsmom

These are incredible. I added a small squeeze of lemon and some dill to the tzatziki. I also used yellow pepper as that is what I had on hand, and 1 whole egg. The family devoured it. It maybe loses half a point for being a little messy. I think next time I'll serve the cake on some salad greens and have the bread on the side.

Nancyh13's Review

2014-04-10T20:38:55-04:00 Maryannmsr

First time making Crab cakes. I thought they were absolutely delicious. My husband and I were making yummy sounds the whole time while eating them. I just noticed the double the egg yolk in the other reviews. I halved the recipe, but used the whole egg white just cause I thought it needed it, and mine did not fall apart. So apparently doubling it works. I made the sauce twice because there was simply too much garlic. I added dill to the sauce and lemon juice. I substituted mayo for the yogurt in the Crab cake (I know, I know FAT) and I think it tasted great. I thought they were light and delicate and just simply amazing. I hope that I can duplicate it next time.

lesliefo's Review

2013-09-09T09:21:28-04:00 daneanp

Yummy (even though I forgot to put in the egg entirely, LOL)

judyg123's Review

2013-09-08T16:14:04-04:00 pinpuma

I loved them, but I'd add less garlic to sauce

pinpuma's Review

2013-08-31T15:49:36-04:00 lesliefo

N/A

bulaah's Review

2013-08-28T07:23:55-04:00 j2haynes

This was my first time making crab cakes. They had good flavor and I liked the crunch the bread gave. I didn't have green onion, so I subbed leeks. I also added some dill and lemon to the tzatziki. As everyone else has said, they did fall apart, so more egg next time.

Maryannmsr's Review

2013-08-26T15:52:43-04:00 judyg123

This was an exquisite recipe. I doubled the tzatziki recipe beacause I love it, but didn't double the pepper (that's a lot of pepper!). I wish I would have added an extra egg white as reviewed, but otherwise this was really easy and so very tasty.

Bronsonsmom's Review

2013-08-18T09:49:14-04:00 Nancyh13

These were good - I used two egg whites as suggested by other posters. They stayed together. I like my crab cakes a little spicier.

Kwood28's Review

2013-08-09T09:41:21-04:00 Kwood28

Garlic and cucumber needs to be very finely chopped. Less dill. Mine also fell apart so more egg next time.

j2haynes's Review

2013-08-04T15:58:35-04:00 bulaah

Flavor was great but they fell apart. Next time I will use less yogurt and more egg. I liked the sauce my husband was not a fan however.

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