Description
Crispy golden crab fritters invite seafood enthusiasts on a delightful culinary journey through coastal flavors. Irresistible and packed with succulent crab meat, these fritters promise a perfect balance of crunch and maritime elegance for your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) lump crab meat, picked over for shells
Dry Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (30 grams) breadcrumbs
- ¼ teaspoon (1.5 grams) salt
- ¼ teaspoon (0.5 grams) black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (2 grams) Old Bay seasoning
Wet Ingredients and Herbs:
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon (4 grams) chopped fresh parsley
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, delicately integrate fresh crab meat with crisp breadcrumbs, ensuring a light and even incorporation.
- Introduce a lightly whisked egg into the seafood mixture, gently folding to maintain the crab meat’s delicate texture.
- Enhance the blend with a harmonious combination of zesty mayonnaise, sharp Dijon mustard, umami-rich Worcestershire sauce, aromatic parsley, brackish salt, ground black pepper, and traditional Old Bay seasoning.
- Carefully blend the seasonings throughout the mixture, creating a cohesive and flavorful foundation.
- Using nimble hands, craft compact spherical portions approximately the size of walnuts, ensuring uniform shape and consistent cooking potential.
- Heat vegetable oil in a robust skillet, bringing it to an optimal temperature for golden, crisp exterior development.
- Gently lower the formed crab spheres into the sizzling oil, allowing each side to transform into a rich, amber-hued delicacy through a measured 4-5 minute cooking process.
- Transfer the freshly fried fritters onto absorbent paper towels, allowing excess oil to dissipate and maintaining their delectable crispness.
- Present the golden fritters immediately, accompanied by bright, tangy lemon wedges and a complementary dipping sauce of personal preference.
Notes
- Fresh crab meat guarantees the best flavor and texture, so choose high-quality, lump crab meat for superior results.
- Use cold ingredients like chilled egg and refrigerated mayonnaise to help fritters hold their shape during frying.
- Gently mix ingredients to prevent breaking delicate crab meat and maintain its natural texture.
- Pat crab meat dry before mixing to reduce excess moisture and ensure crispy, golden-brown exterior.
- Old Bay seasoning adds classic seafood flavor, but can be substituted with cajun or seafood seasoning blend.
- Fry fritters in small batches to maintain consistent oil temperature and prevent overcrowding the pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (per batch)
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 100mg