Cajun-Style Crab Fritters

Feb 13, 2018 | Gourmet, Kid-friendly, Pescatarian | By aquastar
cajun-style-crab-fritters-recipe

Description

These crab fritters get a fresh twist with Cajun seasoning and vibrant veggies. They’re perfect as appetizers, for entertaining and even for a weekday meal. Chunks of crab meat sizzle alongside red and green peppers, onions and Cajun spices in a tasty, Tabasco-flavored batter. Fried, golden-brown and crispy on the outside, with a soft, chewy center, these crab fritters will melt in your mouth

Summary

pasteurized-blue-swimming-crab-colossal-meat

Blue Swimming Crab Jumbo Meat

Recipe Level

Moderate

Cooking Time

1:00

Servings

32

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb Aqua Star Crab Meat, drained
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped fine
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped fine
  • 1 large onion ,chopped fine
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 2-3 cups flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (you can increase to 2 tsp to make it spicier)
  • 6 dashes Tabasco sauce
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1 oz cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 1-quart vegetable oil (approximately, as needed to deep fry)

To make

Instructions

Combine all ingredients. If batter is runny, add additional flour until batter is stiff enough to be dropped into the hot oil (may need to add an additional cup). Heat oil to 350 F. Drop 2 tbsp of batter into the hot oil and fry fritters until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Drain fritters on paper towels before serving.

Serving Suggestions

Serve alone as a snack, with your favorite dipping sauce, or top a salad.