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One of our most popular recipes, avocados are a perfect flavor match for savory crab cakes. Chopped avocado, Asiago cheese, and breadcrumbs bind together and fill this easy-to-make stuffed crab cakes recipe! Ingredients 8 8 8tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumeolive oil, divided 1 1 1large shallot, finely chopped 2/3 .66 .66cup CUP_USVolumefresh bread crumbs 1/3 .33 .33cup CUP_USVolumeshredded Asiago cheese 3 3 3Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumelow fat mayonnaise 2 2 2Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumefresh lemon juice 2 2 2Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumefinely chopped red bell pepper 2 2 2Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumefinely chopped Italian parsley leaves 1 1 1Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumeDijon style mustard 1 1 1egg, beaten 1/2 0.5 0.5tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumesalt 2 2 2(6 oz.) cans lump crab, rinsed, drained, picked through for shells and squeezed dry 1 1 1ripe, Fresh Hass Avocado, seeded, peeled and finely chopped 6 6 6cups CUP_USVolumemixed greens 6 6 6oranges, peeled and thinly sliced 1/3 .33 .33cup CUP_USVolumeprepared balsamic salad dressing Instructions In small skillet, heat a little less than 1/3 of the oil over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté for 2 minutes. In large bowl, combine shallots, bread crumbs, cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, bell pepper, parsley, mustard, egg, salt and crab. Cover and refrigerate to allow flavors to blend. Stir in avocados. Form crab mixture into 12 cakes and chill for 30 minutes. In large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add crab cakes and cook for about 3 minutes or until browned, turn and brown other side. Serve on a bed of greens and sliced oranges drizzled with dressing. Nutrition Facts: 1 serving = 2 crabcakes Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 350; Total Fat 19 g (Sat 3.5 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 2 g, Mono 8 g); Cholesterol 95 mg; Sodium 780 mg; Potassium 740 mg; Total Carbohydrates 29 g; Dietary Fiber 6 g; Total Sugars 12 g; Protein 18 g; Vitamin A 2519 IU; Vitamin C 46 mg; Calcium 196 mg; Iron 2 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 145 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.3 g. % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 50%; Vitamin C 80%; Calcium 20%; Iron 15% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Beverage Pairings: Nice with a glass of dry Riesling.   *Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly. 6

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