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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup fresh raw yellow corn kernels divided
- 1 cup thinly sliced young okra
- 3/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper divided
- 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño
- ¼ cup fresh Key lime juice (may substitute any fresh lime juice)
- 1 pinch kosher salt plus more for seasoning
- 1 pint freshly cracked black pepper plus more for seasoning
- 3 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions
- 3 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 8 ounce blue crab meat or other lump crab, shell pieces removed
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1 ½ cup unseasoned prepared breadcrumbs divided
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter divided
- 4 tablespoon canola oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 146g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 332 | |
| Calories from Fat 152 | 46% |
| Total Fat 17.3g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 3.72g | 15% |
| Trans Fat 0.03g | |
| Cholesterol 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium 291mg | 12% |
| Potassium 587mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 37.55g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.9g | 30% |
| Sugars 2.94g | 2% |
| Protein 12.42g | 20% |
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