Description
Crispy crab cake spring rolls showcase a delightful fusion of coastal flavors and Asian-inspired techniques. Delicate seafood nestled in light wrappers pairs perfectly with zesty aioli, offering you a memorable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) lump crab meat
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 oz (85 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsps mayonnaise
- 2 tbsps sour cream
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- 16 spring roll wrappers
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Sliced scallions, for garnish
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- ½ tsp Old Bay seasoning
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Filling Creation: Whisk cream cheese to a silky consistency, then blend mayonnaise, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, and white pepper into a unified mixture.
- Ingredient Integration: Gently fold cheddar cheese and crab meat into the prepared mixture, ensuring delicate seafood remains intact and evenly distributed.
- Wrapper Assembly: Lay spring roll wrapper flat, centered with crab mixture, applying egg wash along edges to create a secure seal before carefully folding and encasing the filling.
- Preparation Chill: Position assembled spring rolls on a freezer tray, allowing two hours of firming time to prevent potential filling leakage during cooking.
- Oil Preparation: Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 300°F, establishing the optimal cooking environment for achieving a crisp, golden exterior.
- Frying Process: Submerge chilled spring rolls in hot oil, cooking in small batches to maintain consistent temperature, rotating midway to ensure uniform golden-brown coloration and crispy texture.
- Finishing Touch: Transfer fried spring rolls to a wire rack for oil drainage, then create spicy aioli by whisking mayonnaise with sriracha, incorporating Old Bay seasoning and kosher salt until smooth and creamy.
Notes
- Chill Before Frying: Freezing spring rolls for two hours helps prevent filling leakage and maintains structural integrity during cooking.
- Temperature Control: Maintain oil at a steady 300°F to achieve perfect golden-brown crispiness without burning the delicate wrapper.
- Delicate Seafood Handling: Gently fold crab meat into mixture to preserve its tender texture and prevent breaking the delicate meat.
- Seal Technique: Use egg wash along wrapper edges to create a tight seal, ensuring the filling stays securely inside during frying.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (excluding freezing time)
- Cook Time: 4 minutes (per batch)
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg