Description
These crispy crab bites feature a crunchy exterior and tender, flavorful center, ideal for appetizers or snacks with a delightful seafood taste and easy frying method.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz crab meat (fresh or canned, picked over)
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion or green onion
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard or Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- ½ to 1 cup additional panko or breadcrumbs (for coating)
- Vegetable or canola oil (for frying)
- Optional: lemon wedges, tartar sauce, chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, gently combine crab meat, ½ cup panko, chopped onion, garlic, mayonnaise, beaten egg, and Dijon mustard or Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into small bite-sized balls or patties, then press each into the remaining panko or breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat to about ½ inch depth until shimmering.
- Fry the crab bites in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Remove bites with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve warm, garnished with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, or parsley as desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg