CRAB FRITTERS

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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

¾ cup light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
2 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
2 cups oil for frying
1 cup hush puppy mix
½ cup milk
1 egg
1 pound cooked lump crabmeat

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

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