Description
Delightful bites of crab meat with a crispy exterior, perfect for gatherings and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh crab meat
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or chives
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika or cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup butter (or olive oil for a lighter version)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the crab meat, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, egg, chopped herbs, and seasonings. Mix gently to maintain crab integrity.
- Scoop out a tablespoon of the mixture and shape it into a small patty or ball.
- Refrigerate the patties for about 30 minutes to firm them up.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt butter. Add the crab bites and cook until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and enjoy!
Notes
Serve with garlic aioli or cocktail sauce. Great for meal prep and perfect for freezing before cooking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: crab bites, seafood appetizer, easy crab recipes, party food, crab cakes