Gâteau de Crabe (Céto, Sans Chapelure)
Keto Crab Cake (No Breadcrumbs)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no breadcrumbs or flour are used as a binder or coating. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
A savory French-style crab cake, made from succulent crab meat bound with egg, a touch of mayonnaise or crème fraîche, Dijon mustard, and fresh herbs (such as chives and tarragon), pan-fried until golden. This keto version omits traditional breadcrumbs, relying on the natural binders for texture.
Key ingredients
Crab meat, egg, mayonnaise or crème fraîche, Dijon mustard, fresh chives, fresh tarragon, lemon zest, salt, pepper, olive oil or butter for frying.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no breadcrumbs or flour are used as a binder or coating. Ask if any sugar is in the mayonnaise (unlikely in French restaurants).
Watch out for
Traditional crab cakes almost always contain breadcrumbs. Sauces like remoulade can sometimes contain sugar.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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