Florida Blue Crab Fritters
Courtesy of Florida Agriculture Bureau of Seafood & Aquaculture
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 Min.
Cook Time: 3 Min.
Prep Time: 10 Min.
Cook Time: 3 Min.
What you need:
* 1 lb. Florida blue crab lump meat
* 1/2 c. self-rising corn meal
* 1/2 c. self-rising flour
* 1 tsp. baking powder
* 1 clove Florida garlic, minced
* 1/2 medium Florida onion, minced
* 1/4 c. fresh Florida parsley, minced
* 1 tsp. hot sauce
* 1/2 tsp. seafood seasoning
* salt and pepper to taste
* 1/2 c. buttermilk
* 1 egg
* canola oil for frying
* 1/2 c. self-rising corn meal
* 1/2 c. self-rising flour
* 1 tsp. baking powder
* 1 clove Florida garlic, minced
* 1/2 medium Florida onion, minced
* 1/4 c. fresh Florida parsley, minced
* 1 tsp. hot sauce
* 1/2 tsp. seafood seasoning
* salt and pepper to taste
* 1/2 c. buttermilk
* 1 egg
* canola oil for frying
What to do:
1. In a large bowl, stir together the dry ingredients; add the milk and egg mixing until smooth. Fold in the crab.
2. Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan or deep fryer to 375°F. Drop tablespoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Fry 2 to 3 min. until golden brown, turning once if needed. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
Recipe courtesy of Florida Department of Agriculture Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture Marketing
2. Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan or deep fryer to 375°F. Drop tablespoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Fry 2 to 3 min. until golden brown, turning once if needed. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
Recipe courtesy of Florida Department of Agriculture Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture Marketing
Nutritional information:
Calories: 176; Calories From Fat: 25; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 113mg; Total Carbs: 18g; Protein: 19g;