Delicious Coconut Crusted Crab Cakes

 I love crab cakes so I thought that I would share with you one of my favorite recipes;

Ingredients

• 1 pound crabmeat, drained, picked clean of shell, lightly squeezed if wet
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions, both green and white parts
• 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
• 2 teaspoons peeled and grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, plus 1 cup more for dredging
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs, plus 1 cup more for dredging
• About 6 tablespoons peanut or canola oil

For serving:

• Sweet chili sauce
• 4 lime wedges

Directions

Lime Dipping Sauce, recipe follows
Put the crabmeat in a large bowl and add the mayonnaise, scallions, bell pepper, ginger, salt, and pepper and gently combine using a rubber spatula. Add the 1/2 cup coconut and 1/2 cup panko and gently fold in. Divide the mixture into 8 mounds and form into patties about 3-inches in diameter and 3/4-inch thick. Put the patties on a large plate, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 30 minutes or longer.
When you are ready to fry the crab cakes, combine the 1 cup of coconut and 1 cup of panko in a shallow container. Lightly dredge the patties in the crumbs, shaking off any excess. Put 2 large nonstick skillets with over medium high heat. Add about 3 tablespoons of oil to each pan. When the pans are hot, place 4 patties in each pan. Turn the heat down to medium and fry the cakes until golden and heated through, turning once with a spatula to brown both sides, about 4 minutes per side.
Transfer the crab cakes to plates, serving 2 to each person, accompanied by ramekins of sweet chili sauce and lime wedges.

Lime Dipping Sauce:

• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped lemongrass, tender white part only

Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl.
Yield: about 1/2 cup

 

 

 

 

 

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ZERO Carb Diet...Do They Work?

So many people are looking for ways to shed a few pounds, or several. You want to make certain though that whatever kind of diet you are thinking about trying, you speak with your doctor first.

  What do I think about "Zero Carb" diets? I'm on the fence....some people I know have gone on them and lost up to 20 pounds. It sure won't be easy if you are used to eating junk. It's going to take being optimistic and having faith in yourself NOT to pick up a donut or something greasy and fatty. This takes much effort and self discipline...that's where I fall short. Sometimes I simply cannot help myself and I indulge. I have a hard time saving NO to certain foods.

I think zero carb can be a viable option for some, but highly impractical for most. If one had access to and ate different animals, all range fed and without pollutants, and if one ate all offal (and stomach contents) it’s possible to approach zero carb… but again highly impractical. The foods you eat, zero carb may be impractical, unnecessary, and at worst downright dangerous.

Following this kind of no carb diet, a person would eat unlimited quantities of meat, fish, eggs and butter. Cheese would be limited and other dairy products would not be allowed. Vegetable oils might be allowed, since they contain no carbohydrates. It is important to remember that some vegetables are included too, but only those that are lowest in carbohydrate content. Generally that means green leafy vegetables. Others, such as onions and broccoli, are higher in carbs. 

Anybody wanting to follow this type of diet needs to keep certain things in mind. So you might need to try to find wild, organically raised meats today, such as organic grass fed beef. This comes expensive if it is the major part of your diet. If instead you eat regular non-organic meat from the supermarket, you are likely to miss out on some nutrients while taking in hormones and chemicals that might make it harder for your body to survive on this type of diet. So if you want to do this, be prepared for the cost.

The medical evidence for no carb diets is inconclusive. Some studies have found that cholesterol and fatty deposits in the arteries are actually reduced on this diet. Others have found that the heart has less energy and may be weakened by it.It is important to be sure not to eat too much protein, because this is bad for the kidneys. A high proportion of daily calories should come from fat on the no carb diet. A low fat version would be dangerous. At the same time it is vital to drink plenty of water. The rule is 8 x 12 oz glasses (or, of course, 12 x 8 oz glasses). Again there is a risk of kidney damage if there is not enough water flowing through the system.

Milk Products

A common misconception is that milk contains zero carbohydrates. Milk contains a sugar called lactose, and a serving has about 12 grams of carbs, according to Understanding Nutrition. However, cheeses like mozzarella, muenster, cheddar, Monterey jack, and fontina virtually have no carbohydrates. The only exception is cottage cheese, which, according to Understanding Nutrition, contains 6 grams of carbohydrate per serving.

Meats and Meat Alternatives

Meats and meat products do not contain carbohydrates, except for processed varieties such as packaged deli meat. Grill or bake meats, to reduce the fat content. Legumes and nuts contain fiber, but their starch content may wreak havoc on a low-carb diet, as they contain about 15 grams per serving.

Vegetables

Vegetables contain fiber, but some varieties contain starch as well. Non-starchy vegetables contain the least amount of carbohydrates, about 5 grams per serving, according to Understanding Nutrition. Opt for non-starchy vegetables like leafy greens, squash, carrots, tomatoes, and broccoli. Starchy vegetables, such as peas, potatoes and corn, contain 15 grams of carbohydrate per serving.

Other Foods

According to Medical News Today, pure vegetable oil does not contain any carbohydrates. However, vegetable oil should be used sparingly, as it contains about 15 grams of fat per serving. Water also contains zero carbs. Drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses per day!

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