Southern Classic Cuisine Made Healthier
Known for good food and of course, a good time, Louisiana is rich in tradition – and our holiday favorites cannot be beat! We all know it’s important to eat healthy but let’s face it – our mouth-watering southern cuisine makes our efforts to eat well extra difficult. Louisiana has so many famously delicious dishes, like Marinated Crab Fingers from Holly Clegg’s Guy’s Guide to Eating Well cookbook!
| Prep Time 5 minutes + 1 hour to marinate |
| Servings 8 servings |
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 package Italian dressing mix .7-ounce
- 1 bunch green onions chopped
- 1 pound crab fingers
Ingredients
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- In a bowl, combine all ingredients except crab fingers.
- Toss crab fingers in mixture and marinate 1 hour, or overnight, in the refrigerator.
Calories 118, Calories from fat 30%, Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Sodium 631 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Sugars 4 g, Protein 13 g, Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 carbohydrate, 2 lean meat
Terrific Tip: If you don't have balsamic vinegar, just use red wine vinegar.
Nutrition Nugget: Crabs, high in zinc, can trigger a surge in the production of sex hormones.
Marinated Crab Fingers are a Must on Our Menu
Talk about a spirited appetizer with definite southern flair – the mouth-watering Marinated Crab Fingers are a must. Take it from us as we are the crab finger expert – if they are on the menu, Team Holly is definitely ordering them! This personal favorite appetizer is sure to be a crowd pleaser on any holiday menu you prepare. Don’t be intimidated as this recipe is super simple – just a few chopped ingredients, marinate and that’s it!
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