These Frituras De Cangrejo are a delightful Caribbean classic that brings the taste of the sea to your dinner table. The batter is rich and savory, featuring tender chunks of crabmeat sautéed with onions, garlic, and a splash of dry sherry for depth. The fritters themselves are light and airy, thanks to a well-mixed egg and flour batter that chills before frying, ensuring a crisp exterior and a soft, flavorful interior. Perfect for a festive appetizer or a light main course, they pair beautifully with a squeeze of fresh lime juice. This recipe captures the essence of home-style island cooking, offering a satisfying crunch in every bite without being overly heavy. Ideal for potlucks, parties, or a special weekend treat for seafood lovers.
Frituras De Cangrejo (Crab Fritters
Description
These Frituras De Cangrejo are a delightful Caribbean classic that brings the taste of the sea to your dinner table. The batter is rich and savory, featuring tender chunks of crabmeat saut&# 195;©ed with onions, garlic, and a splash of dry sherry for depth. The fritters themselves are light and airy, thanks to a well-mixed egg and flour batter that chills before frying, ensuring a crisp exterior and a soft, flavorful interior. Perfect for a festive appetizer or a light main course, they pair beautifully with a squeeze of fresh lime juice. This recipe captures the essence of home-style island cooking, offering a satisfying crunch in every bite without being overly heavy. Ideal for potlucks, parties, or a special weekend treat for seafood lovers.Ingredients
Directions
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Melt butter in a large skillet over low heat.
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When butter foams, add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes.
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Add sherry, crabmeat, and parsley and cook, stirring, until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
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In a large bowl, sift flour together with baking powder, salt, and pepper.
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Pour in eggs and mix by hand until batter is smooth.
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Add the onion-and-crab mixture to the batter and stir to blend.
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Refrigerate the batter, covered, for at least 2 hours.
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Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
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In a large heavy-bottomed skillet or deep fryer over medium-high heat, heat 2 to 3 inches of oil to 375 degrees.
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Fry 1 tablespoon of batter until golden brown to test temperature.
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Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary in the remaining batter.
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Drop the mixture by tablespoonfuls into the hot oil.
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Fry the fritters until golden brown on all sides, turning with a slotted spoon.
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Place the fritters on a paper-towel-lined platter in the oven to keep warm until all are cooked.
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Serve hot, sprinkled with lime juice.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 20
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 35.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2.0g4%
- Saturated Fat 1.2g6%
- Cholesterol 4.8mg2%
- Sodium 34.1mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 4.2g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
- Sugars 0.2g
- Protein 0.7g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Ensure crabmeat is picked over for shells before adding to the mixture.
Do not fry too many fritters at once, or the oil temperature will fall and they will become soggy rather than crisp.
Keep cooked fritters warm in the preheated oven (250ðF) while you finish frying the rest of the batch.
Adjust seasoning in the batter before frying if needed, especially if using canned crabmeat which may vary in saltiness.
Use peanut or vegetable oil for deep frying for best results.
