Description
Delightful crab meat bites with a crispy coating, perfect for snacks or appetizers at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh crab meat (preferably lump)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or panko for extra crunch)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Optional dipping sauce (such as tartar or garlic butter)
Instructions
- Drain and pat dry the crab meat to remove excess moisture.
- In a shallow bowl, mix breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, beat the egg. Lightly coat the crab meat with flour, then dip into the egg wash, followed by the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the crab pieces in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve with a dipping sauce like tartar or garlic butter.
Notes
Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor. For extra crunch, consider using panko breadcrumbs. Do not overcrowd the skillet while frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg