Florida Blue Crab Fritters
Courtesy of Florida Agriculture Bureau of Seafood & Aquaculture 6 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 3 Min. Cook Time| Ingredients |
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| 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 |
Directions:
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
Nutrition:
Calories: 176; Calories From Fat: 25; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 113mg; Total Carbs: 18g; Protein: 19g;