Seafood Cakes or Crispy Chicken

• Maryland Crab Cakes or Wild Salmon Cakes, Lemon Butter Breaded Chicken Cutlets, or Actual Veggies Burgers
• 1/3 c oil
• 2 tsp butter

For Chicken Cutlets:

STOVE TOP: Heat 1/3 cup oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and shallow fry until a deep golden-brown crust forms, about 5-7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature is 165°F. Do not overcrowd pan; cook in batches if necessary. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.

OVEN: Preheat oven to 425°F. Place chicken cutlets on a foil- or parchment-lined sheet pan and bake for 15-20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F, turning once during cooking.

AIR FRYER: Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Cook for 15-18 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F, turning once during cooking.

For Maryland Crab Cakes:

STOVE TOP: Melt 2 tsp butter* or oil* in a large pan over medium heat until shimmering. Place crab cakes in pan, pressing gently with a spatula to slightly flatten, and cook 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 160°F.

OVEN: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place crab cakes on a foil- or parchment-lined sheet pan and bake 10–12 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F, turning once.

AIR FRYER: Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Cook in air fryer for 8-10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F.

For Actual Veggie Burgers, prepare according to package instructions.

Serve with rolls and veggies of choice for a complete dinner!