Description
These delightful Crab Crunchies offer a crispy exterior and juicy crab meat center, perfect as an appetizer for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh crab meat (or canned crab meat)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (chopped parsley and dill)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Old Bay seasoning or Cajun seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, breadcrumbs, egg, fresh herbs, minced garlic, lemon juice, and spices. Gently fold the ingredients together.
- Form the mixture into small bites, about the size of a golf ball.
- Refrigerate the bites for at least 30 minutes to help them hold their shape.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the crab bites until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side, or bake at 400°F for about 20 minutes.
- Serve hot with a dipping sauce of your choice.
Notes
Avoid overmixing to keep the bites juicy. Always chill before cooking for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: crab, seafood, appetizer, crispy, easy recipe