Gluten Free Crab Cakes made with Spaghetti Squash
All good stuff and no filler!! These gluten free crab cakes are made with TONS of crab, plus a spaghetti squash ingredient swap means they’re lower in carbs too!
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Gluten Free Crab Cakes made with Spaghetti Squash
I loooovee crab cakes, but they’re usually loaded with bread crumbsย โ they’re essentially gluten and calorie bombs! (Really, really yummy bombs, but still!)
My husband is the chef of the family, and his specialty is creating better-for-you versions of our favorite comfort foods. A couple simple switches to a traditional crab cake recipe make aย world of difference.
These crab cakes are made with spaghetti squash and potato starch as the “binder,” so they’re not only gluten free, but they’re low-carb too.
The only carbohydrates in this recipe are 3 tablespoons of potato starchย โ which is what is known as a “resistant starch” and not broken down into glucose (sugar) when digested. It doesn’t spike blood sugar or create a significant calorie load. [source]
Finally, a guilt-free crab cake that you can enjoy any time! And they’re easy to make!
Gluten Free Crab Cake Ingredients
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- 2 cups crab meat
- 1 cup cooked spaghetti squash, chopped
- 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons potato starch
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
(makes 6-8 crab cakes)
Tip: We saved a lot of money on crab by purchasing jumbo crab legs on sale and then cracking and removing the meat ourselves.
How to make gluten free crab cakes:
Cut spaghetti squash in half โ remove seeds, brush with cooking oil, and lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 45 minutes at 370ยฐF face-down on a baking sheet lined with foil or a silicon baking mat (we use these for everything!)
When done baking, remove spaghetti squash from oven and allow to cool enough to handle. Remove squash rom shell and rough chop (doesn’t need to be super fine).
Add crab, spaghetti squash, green onion, potato starch, and green onions to a large mixing bowl. Toss by hand or with wooden tongs until well combined.
Form into small patties, using about 1/3 cup mixture for each. Lay on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Chill in fridge for 10-15 minutes. (This allows the crab cakes to “set” and hold together better).
Add about 3 tablespoons cooking oil to a large sautรฉ pan. Place crab cakes in pan and fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side over medium heat. Be sure not to overcrowd the panย โ leave space between each crab cake in the pan.
You’re looking for the crab cakes to turn a rich golden brown on the outside. (All the ingredient are already cooked).
Remove crab cakes from pan and place on paper towel lined plate until ready to serve. Best enjoyed warm.
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Gluten Free Crab Cakes made with Spaghetti Squash
Ingredients
- 2 cups crab meat
- 1 cup cooked spaghetti squash chopped
- 1/2 cup green onion chopped
- 3 tablespoons potato starch
- 1 tablespoon old bay seasoning
Instructions
- Cut spaghetti squash in half โ remove seeds, brush with cooking oil, and lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 45 minutes at 370ยฐF face-down on a baking sheet lined with foil or a silicon baking mat (we use these for everything!)
- When done baking, remove spaghetti squash from oven and allow to cool enough to handle. Remove squash rom shell and rough chop (doesn't need to be super fine).
- Add crab, spaghetti squash, green onion, potato starch, and green onions to a large mixing bowl. Toss by hand or with wooden tongs until well combined.
- Form into small patties, using about 1/3 cup mixture for each. Lay on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Chill in fridge for 10-15 minutes. (This allows the crab cakes to "set" and hold together better).
- Add about 3 tablespoons cooking oil to a large sautรฉ pan. Place crab cakes in pan and fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side over medium heat. Be sure not to overcrowd the panย โ leave space between each crab cake in the pan.
- You're looking for the crab cakes to turn a rich golden brown on the outside. (All the ingredient are already cooked).
- Remove crab cakes from pan and place on paper towel lined plate until ready to serve. Best enjoyed warm.
Nutrition
More of our favorite spaghetti squash recipes:
We love spaghetti squash because it is mild and absorbs the flavor of the recipe in which you’re using it, so it’s the perfect ingredient swap for healthy cooking!
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“This was great! Really enjoyed it – thanks for sharing. I do agree with another commenter who said it was a bit sweet – I will definitely reduce the sugar next time (I used regular granulated sugar).
Can’t wait for leftovers tomorrow! :)”
Thank you so much for information about this technique! My first time using my indoor grill and the chicken turned out fantastic!! Your instructions were easy to follow and yielded results even better than what I had hoped for. I look forward to delving deeper into your blog and learning even more. Thanks again:)