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recipes crispy golden crab bites
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
These Crispy Golden Crab Bites are a delightful seafood appetizer featuring succulent crab meat with a crunchy coating and a zesty Chipotle Lime Aioli. Perfect for parties or a light meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g (7oz) Crab Meat, Picked: Ensure shells are removed.
- 50g (1/4 cup) All-Purpose Flour: Base for the coating.
- 30g (2 tbsp) Cornstarch: For extra crispiness.
- 1 Large Egg, Lightly Beaten: Binder for breadcrumbs.
- 100g (3½oz) Panko Breadcrumbs: For a crispy coating.
- 1 tsp (5g) Smoked Paprika: Adds smoky flavor.
- ½ tsp (2½g) Ground Cumin: Adds warm, earthy notes.
- Salt and Pepper, to Taste: Seasoning.
- Vegetable Oil: For shallow frying.
- 120ml (½ cup) Mayonnaise: Base for the aioli.
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Lime Juice: Adds zest and acidity.
- 1 tsp (5g) Chipotle Powder: Provides smoky heat.
- 1 tsp (5g) Honey: Balances spice with sweetness.
- Pinch of Salt (for Aioli): Enhances aioli flavors.
- 1 tbsp (15g) Toasted Panko & 1 tsp (5g) Sesame Seeds: Adds texture and aroma.
- Cilantro Leaves: For garnish.
- Lime Zest (Optional): For garnish.
Instructions
- Make Chipotle Lime Aioli: Combine mayonnaise, lime juice, chipotle powder, and honey; whisk until smooth.
- Set Up Dredging Station: Combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper; beat egg; place panko in a dish.
- Coat Crab Bites: Pat crab meat dry, shape into mounds, dredge in flour, dip in egg, coat with panko.
- Fry to Golden Brown: Heat oil to 180°C (350°F) and fry bites for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain & Toss: Drain bites on paper towels, then toss with aioli.
- Plate & Garnish: Arrange bites, drizzle with aioli, sprinkle with panko-sesame mixture, and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
For optimal crispness, serve immediately. Prepare aioli and flour mixture ahead of time for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg