Description
Jamaican crab fritters offer a mouthwatering blend of Caribbean spices and fresh seafood. Crispy exterior and tender interior showcase island culinary traditions. Enjoy these delectable bites that transport your palate to Jamaica’s coastal kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) lump crab meat, picked over for shells
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (30 g) breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp (4 g) chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp (2 g) Old Bay seasoning
- ¼ tsp (1.5 g) salt
- ¼ tsp (0.5 g) black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Preparation: Merge crab meat with breadcrumbs in a mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution and light texture.
- Binding: Incorporate whisked egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, black pepper, and Old Bay seasoning into the crab mixture, blending thoroughly to create a cohesive flavor profile.
- Forming: Skillfully shape the mixture into compact walnut-sized spheres, maintaining consistent size for uniform cooking.
- Frying: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to the optimal temperature, carefully submerge crab fritters, and fry until achieving a golden-brown exterior, approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
- Finishing: Drain excess oil on paper towels, then plate immediately with fresh lemon wedges and a complementary dipping sauce, serving while crisp and warm.
Notes
- Handling Delicate Crab: Gently mix ingredients to preserve the crab meat’s tender texture and prevent breaking apart the delicate protein strands.
- Binding Technique: Use minimal egg and breadcrumbs to ensure fritters hold together without becoming dense or heavy.
- Oil Temperature Control: Maintain consistent 350-375°F oil heat for perfect golden-brown exterior and fully cooked interior without greasy residue.
- Fresh Ingredient Impact: Select high-quality, fresh lump crab meat for maximum flavor and optimal fritter texture, avoiding stringy or watery alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (per batch)
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 228
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 369 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg