CRAB PUFFS
Steps:
- Directions: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots, and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add flour, and cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Add milk in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and cook, whisking often, until mixture has thickened, about 3 minutes. Add crabmeat, Parmesan, minced parsley, lemon zest, and a pinch of cayenne. Remove from heat, and stir until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Spread mixture on a rimmed baking sheet, and let cool completely. (Cooled mixture can be covered and refrigerated for up to 1 day.) Set a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Whisk eggs in a shallow dish. Place breadcrumbs in another shallow dish. Shape cooled crabmeat mixture into 1-inch balls. Working with 1 ball at a time, coat in beaten egg, then in breadcrumbs. Transfer to rack. Repeat with remaining balls. Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature for 30 minutes. Heat 4 inches of oil in a large, heavy pot until it reaches 375 degrees. Working in batches, fry crab balls, turning once, until golden brown, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. (Adjust heat as necessary to keep oil at a steady temperature.) Using a wire-mesh skimmer, transfer crab puffs to paper towels to drain, and immediately season with salt. Reduce heat until oil reaches 350. Fry capers for 1 minute, and using a wire-mesh skimmer, transfer to paper towels to drain. Fry parsley leaves for 1 minute, and using a wire-mesh skimmer, transfer to paper towels to drain. (The capers and parsley may cause the hot oil to spatter when added to the pot.) Sprinkle puffs with capers and parsley. Serve warm.
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Patrick Kaliku
[email protected]I'm allergic to crab, but I was still able to enjoy these crab puffs because they're made with imitation crab.
NEW PASNI
[email protected]These crab puffs are a great way to get kids to eat seafood.
Ryan Peak
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my crab puffs turned out dry and bland.
Selimot Adekunle
[email protected]These crab puffs are a bit pricey to make, but they're worth it for a special occasion.
James Ndevu
[email protected]I made these crab puffs for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
Sikander Mastoi
[email protected]These crab puffs are a great way to use up leftover crab meat.
Oteng Violet
[email protected]I've never made crab puffs before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.
Muneeb Waheed
[email protected]These crab puffs are the perfect party appetizer. They're easy to make and always a hit with guests.
Rk rana Khan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of crab, but I really enjoyed these crab puffs. They were light and flavorful.
MD Mojibul Hoque Mojnu
[email protected]These crab puffs were a disaster. They were greasy and fell apart when I tried to eat them.
Mustafa Hassan
[email protected]Not bad, but not great. The crab flavor was a bit underwhelming.
Milan magar
[email protected]These crab puffs were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were absolutely delicious!
Anas Qazi
[email protected]I've made these crab puffs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're light and fluffy, with a delicious crab flavor.
Riyad HR2
[email protected]These crab puffs were a hit at my party! They were easy to make and disappeared in minutes.