Description
Crab Crunchies are crispy, flavorful crab cakes that are perfect for appetizers or snacks. These golden-brown treats are made with fresh lump crab meat, breadcrumbs, and a blend of spices, then fried to perfection.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 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 works best)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Optional dipping sauce (such as tartar or garlic butter)
Instructions
- Prepare the crab mixture: In a bowl, combine crab meat, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Form the crab cakes: Shape the mixture into small patties.
- Fry the crab cakes: Heat oil in a pan, then fry the crab cakes until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can add chopped bell peppers or scallions to the crab mixture.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg