I absolutely adore these. They’re pretty simple to make and you can use real lump crab, canned crab or surimi (krabstick) to make them. Personally I usually use surimi because it’s cheap and easy. These can be eaten plain but they also go well with a variety of dipping sauces and you can make them ahead of time and freeze them for an easy lunch or dinner.
Crab Cream Croquettes
AuthorMabDifficultyAdvancedIn a saucepan, melt the butter and cook the onion until translucent.
Turn the heat to low and add the flour, mixing well and cook 2-3 minutes until a roux has formed.
Gradually add the milk stirring constantly with a whisk until the mixture thickens and all the lumps have smoothed out.
Add the crab/surimi and season with garlic, salt, and pepper.
Remove the mixture from the saucepan and cool completely.
When cooled, divide the mixture into 12-18 portions and make into your preferred croquette shapes.
Follow standard breading procedure with three separate bowls of flour, egg and panko crumbs. Dipping each of the croquettes into the flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs until well coated.
Heat at least 2" of cooking oil in a medium pot and fry the croquettes until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes each side.
Ingredients
Directions
In a saucepan, melt the butter and cook the onion until translucent.
Turn the heat to low and add the flour, mixing well and cook 2-3 minutes until a roux has formed.
Gradually add the milk stirring constantly with a whisk until the mixture thickens and all the lumps have smoothed out.
Add the crab/surimi and season with garlic, salt, and pepper.
Remove the mixture from the saucepan and cool completely.
When cooled, divide the mixture into 12-18 portions and make into your preferred croquette shapes.
Follow standard breading procedure with three separate bowls of flour, egg and panko crumbs. Dipping each of the croquettes into the flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs until well coated.
Heat at least 2" of cooking oil in a medium pot and fry the croquettes until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes each side.
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