Description
Creamy Crab Croquettes are the ultimate indulgence, combining a soft, gooey filling with a crispy, golden-brown exterior that will wow your taste buds. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, these delightful bites feature fresh crab meat enveloped in a rich bechamel sauce, making them an irresistible appetizer. The satisfying crunch of panko coating complements the creamy interior, ensuring each bite is as memorable as the last. Serve them warm with tangy dipping sauces or on a bed of greens for an impressive presentation that will leave your guests raving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 g crab meat (or imitation crab meat)
- ½ onion, diced
- 2 spring onions, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp butter (for sautéing and bechamel)
- 120 mL whole milk
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- Neutral oil for frying
Instructions
- Sauté diced onion and spring onions in melted butter until translucent. Mix in crab meat and cool.
- Prepare bechamel sauce by whisking flour and milk until smooth.
- Combine cooled sautéed mixture with bechamel, chill for at least one hour.
- Shape into balls, coat in flour, egg, and panko.
- Fry until golden brown and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg