CRAB FRITTERS WITH HERB SALAD AND MEYER LEMON AïOLI
Categories Citrus Herb Shellfish Appetizer Fry Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For aioli:
- Place mayonnaise in small bowl. Whisk in lemon juice, lemon peel, mustard, and vinegar. Gradually whisk in oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
- For fritters and salad:
- Whisk egg yolks and crème fraîche in small bowl to blend. Combine crabmeat, chives, shallot, and chopped parsley in medium bowl. Gently mix in mushrooms and yolk mixture. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover crab mixture and chill.)
- Beat egg whites in medium bowl until stiff but not dry; fold into crab mixture. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. For each fritter, drop 1/4 of crab mixture (about 1/2 cup) into skillet, spacing mounds apart. Sprinkle each with salt and pepper and flatten slightly. Cook fritters until bottoms are brown, about 3 minutes. Turn fritters over. Cook until bottoms are brown and fritters are cooked through, about 3 minutes longer. Meanwhile, whisk oil and lemon juice in medium bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in herbs.
- Transfer fritters to plates. Top each fritter with dollop of aioli. Place herb salad alongside and serve.
CRAB FRITTERS
Crab fritters are fried and served with a garlic and horseradish dipping sauce. Super simple, yet elegant enough to serve to company!
Provided by FoodieGeek
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Crab
Time 25m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In the container of a food processor, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, horseradish, garlic, and lemon juice. Process until well blended. Transfer to a bowl, stir in chives, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan or deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Stir together the hush puppy mix, milk and egg until smooth. Fold in the crab. Drop tablespoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes, turning once if needed. Drain on paper towels. Serve fritters with the garlic sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 108.2 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 991.2 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
CRAB FRITTERS WITH HERB SALAD AND MEYER LEMON AIOLI
Steps:
- For Aioli Place mayonnaise in small bowl. Whisk in lemon juice, lemon peel, mustard, and vinegar. Gradually whisk in oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (can be made 1 day ahead. Cover;chill. Bring to room temp before serving). Fritters Whisk egg yolks and creme fraiche in small bowl to blend. Combine crabmeat, chives, shallot, and chopped parsley in medium bowl. Gently mix in mushrooms and yolk mixture. (can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover crab mixture and chill). Beat egg whites in medium bowl until stiff but not dry. Fold into crab mixture. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. For each fritter, drop 1/4 of crab mixture (about 1/2 cup) into skillet, spacing mounds apart. Sprinkle each with salt and pepper, and flatten slightly. Cook fritters until bottoms are brown, about 3 minutes. Turn fritters over. Cook until cooked through, about 3 minutes longer. Transfer fritters to plates. Top each fritter with dollop of aioli. For salad Whisk oil and lemon juice in medium bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in herbs. Place herb salad alongside fritters and serve.
CRAB FRITTERS
Make and share this Crab Fritters recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Crab
Time 40m
Yield 40 fritters
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- To make creole sauce: whisk together all the sauce ingredients; set aside or chill until ready to use.
- To make the fritters: drain and flake the crabmeat; remove any bits of shell; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, add the biscuit mix and next 5 ingredients; stir to combine; make a well in the center of of the dry ingredients.
- In another bowl, mix together the milk, egg, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce; add this mixture to the dry ingredients; stir just until moistened.
- Add in crabmeat and stir minimally to combine.
- Add oil to the depth of 2 inches in a dutch oven or electric fry pan; heat oil to 375°.
- Drop batter by teaspoonfuls into the hot oil; fry (a few at a time) for 30 seconds or until golden, turning once.
- Serve immediately with creole sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 29.6, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 8.7, Sodium 143, Carbohydrate 2.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 1.6
Tips:
- To make sure the crab fritters are cooked evenly, use a candy thermometer to monitor the oil temperature. The oil should be between 350°F and 375°F (175°C and 190°C).
- For a crispy exterior and a tender interior, make sure to not overmix the batter. Overmixing will develop the gluten in the flour and make the fritters tough.
- If you don't have Meyer lemons, you can use regular lemons instead. Just be sure to adjust the amount of sugar you add to the herb salad dressing to taste.
- To make the herb salad ahead of time, simply chop the herbs and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. When you're ready to serve, just toss the herbs with the dressing and add them to the crab fritters.
Conclusion:
Crab fritters are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're perfect for a summer party or a casual weeknight meal. Served with a refreshing herb salad and Meyer lemon-infused dressing, these fritters are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy crab, give this recipe a try!
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