Crab Crunchies
Savor the crispy goodness of Crab Crunchies—a delightful seafood dish that’s easy to make. Dive into this recipe today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
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- 1 pound fresh crab meat (preferably lump)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or panko)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crab meat by draining and patting it dry.
- In one bowl, mix breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, beat the egg.
- Lightly coat each piece of crab meat with flour, dip in the egg wash, then press into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry the crab pieces in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces (80g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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