Description
Succulent Crab Delight Bites invite seafood enthusiasts on a culinary journey through delicate coastal flavors. Crisp panko coating and zesty dipping sauce promise a memorable appetizer experience you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) lump crab meat
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup (60 g) plain bread crumbs
- 2 tbsps yellow mustard
- 2 tbsps worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp old bay seasoning
- 2 tbsps freshly minced parsley
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Blend Wet Components: Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, egg, yellow mustard, and Old Bay seasoning into a seamless, harmonious mixture that forms the flavor foundation.
- Integrate Dry Ingredients: Fold bread crumbs and minced parsley gently into the liquid base, ensuring even distribution while maintaining the crab meat’s delicate structural integrity.
- Prepare Baking Environment: Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease the surface to prevent adhesion.
- Form and Arrange Bites: Craft uniform, compact spherical morsels from the mixture, positioning them with slight separation on the prepared baking surface to facilitate consistent heat circulation.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior that signals crisp caramelization and complete cooking.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from oven and allow a brief cooling period, optionally embellishing with a light spritz of fresh lemon juice to amplify the seafood’s natural essence and provide a bright, zesty accent.
Notes
- Preserve Crab Texture: Fold bread crumbs gently to prevent breaking delicate crab meat protein strands, maintaining a soft, luxurious bite.
- Temperature Precision: Stabilize oven at exactly 375°F to ensure consistent golden-brown exterior and tender interior without overcooking.
- Strategic Spacing: Arrange bites with minimal contact on baking surface to promote even heat circulation and crisp edges.
- Flavor Enhancement: Optional lemon juice drizzle after baking brightens seafood’s natural taste and adds a fresh, zesty finish to the appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 284
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 516 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 82 mg