Crab croquettes are a delicious and flavorful appetizer or snack that is popular in many parts of the world. These crispy and creamy bites are made with a mixture of crab meat, herbs, and spices, and then coated in breadcrumbs before being fried until golden brown. They are perfect for entertaining guests or as a tasty treat for yourself. With their irresistible combination of textures and flavors, crab croquettes are sure to become a favorite dish for seafood lovers everywhere.
Watch How to Make Crab Croquettes
Crab Croquettes Ingredients
- 100 gr of crab meat
- 80 gr bread crumbs
- 20 gr red onion
- 50 gr mayonnaise
- 1 egg yolk
- 20 gr butter
- 4 garlic cloves
- 30 gr parsley
- 100 gr maracuya pulp La Fe
- 30 gr cilantro
- 1 yellow pepper
- salt
- pepper
- 1 tbsp sugar
- olive oil
How to Make Crab Croquettes - Step by Step
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, chopped onion, parsley, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, maracuya pulp, olive oil with garlic. Mix with your hands until everything is well combined.
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Add salt and pepper for taste.
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In a pot add water and boil the yellow pepper for 5 minutes. Remove and put a side in a bowl with water and ice then remove it and cut it in small pieces.
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Add sugar and black pepper to the maracuya pulp and add in into the blender with the chopped yellow pepper and olive oil and mix to create a sauce.
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When your sauce is ready and well mixed, put it through a strainer into a skillet and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
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Pre-heat the skillet and using your hands, shape the crab mixture into small, golf ball-sized balls, and then flatten them slightly into a disk shape.
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cook the croquettes until they are golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the croquettes from the skillet and place them on a plate with the maracuya sauce on a side.
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Top code the maracuya sauce with parley and enjoy with your carb croquettes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ingredients do I need for Crab Croquettes?
The main ingredients for Crab Croquettes include 100 gr of crab meat, 80 gr bread crumbs, 20 gr red onion, 50 gr mayonnaise, 1 egg yolk. You can find authentic Latin ingredients at La Fe Foods.
How long does it take to make Crab Croquettes?
This recipe has 8 easy steps. Follow our video tutorial above for a visual guide.