On the north end of Delaware, you’re likely to find people picking whole steamed crabs, but down at the southern end, these little fritters are the approved delivery device for crab. I like the texture I get with the not-so-traditional addition of panko, but a lot of people love crumbs from the mighty Ritz cracker as a binder. Go with what you like.
Source: Big American Cookbook
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and sauté until beginning to soften, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the flour and stir to form a roux. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring, for about 4 minutes, without allowing the roux to take on color. Add the milk and whisk to incorporate. Continue to cook, whisking, until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Fold in the crab, then pour the mixture into a bowl. Add the eggs, panko, mustard, celery salt, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 inches of oil over medium-high heat to 375°F.
Using 2 tablespoons, form the dough into small nuggets and carefully drop into the oil 7 or 8 at a time. Fry for about 2 minutes, until they’ve barely started to turn brown. Remove to a paper towel–lined plate and season with salt. Repeat to use the rest of the batter. Serve with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (72g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 20 Servings | ||
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Calories: 104 | ||
Calories from Fat: 50 (48%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 5.6g | 7 % | |
Saturated Fat 2.5g | 13 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 0.6g | ||
Cholesterol 117.8mg | 36 % | |
Sodium 225.1mg | 8 % | |
Potassium 110.6mg | 3 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 7.1g | 2 % | |
Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 3 % | |
Sugars, other 6.4g | ||
Protein 6.7g | 10 % | |
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Calories per serving: 104
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