Name: Baked Flaxseed Crab Cakes
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: Olive oil cooking spray; 1 pound lump crabmeat; 4 scallions, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh herbs such as dill, chives, or tarragon; 1/2 cup olive oil–based mayonnaise; 1/4 cup ground flaxseeds; 1/4 cup quick-cooking rolled oats; 2 tablespoons hemp seeds; 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning such as reduced-sodium Old Bay; 1/2 pound romaine lettuce; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

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Baked Flaxseed Crab CakesPhoto by Ellen Silverman

You don’t have to book a reservation at your favorite seafood house to dig into flaky crab cakes—just make these simple ones in your broiler at home! Crab is an overlooked superfood, low in calories and high in complete protein, vitamin B12, and zinc, all key building blocks of your body and brain. Flaxseeds and hemp seeds bring in fiber and protein, so you stay full longer. If you spy reddish microgreens or fresh nasturtiums at your local farmers’ market, they will make lovely garnishes for this gourmet meal and add a spicy note.

Recipe notes

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