Crab Bites
Crispy, golden, and bursting with coastal flavors, these Crab Bites are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer for seafood lovers. Made with tender lump crab meat, creamy cream cheese, and a flavorful blend of garlic, green onions, and paprika, each bite is delicately coated in crunchy panko breadcrumbs and fried to perfection. Ready in just 25 minutes, these bite-sized delights are quick, easy, and irresistibly indulgent. Serve them warm with a squeeze of fresh lemon for an added citrusy punch. Perfect for parties, game-day snacks, or whenever you're craving a taste of the sea, these homemade crab bites will have everyone reaching for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams lump crab meat
- 100 grams panko breadcrumbs
- 100 grams cream cheese, softened
- 2 stalks green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 piece large egg
- 250 milliliters vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 piece lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the lump crab meat, cream cheese, 50 grams of panko breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until well combined, ensuring not to break up the crab meat too much.
Using a tablespoon, scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls. Place them on a tray lined with parchment paper.
In a shallow bowl, beat the egg. In another shallow plate, spread out the remaining 50 grams of panko breadcrumbs.
Dip each crab ball into the beaten egg, then roll it in the panko breadcrumbs until fully coated. Repeat until all the crab balls are coated.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F). To test, drop a small piece of breadcrumb into the oil—if it sizzles and turns golden, the oil is ready.
Carefully add the crab bites to the hot oil in small batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried crab bites and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve warm with a side of lemon wedges for squeezing over the crab bites. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3154 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 295.9 g | 379% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.8 g | 294% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 403 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 3016 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.6 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 63.7 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 344 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1057 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
