Description
Creamy Crab Croquettes are a delightful appetizer that perfectly blends the rich flavors of crab meat with a creamy bechamel sauce, all encased in a crispy panko crust. These decadent bites are soft and gooey on the inside while boasting a golden, crunchy exterior that will leave your guests asking for more. Ideal for any gathering—from elegant dinner parties to casual family get-togethers—these croquettes are simple to make yet impressive enough to elevate any occasion. Enjoy them fresh from the frying pan or paired with zesty dipping sauces for an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 g crab meat or imitation crab (Surimi), shredded
- ½ onion, diced
- 2 spring onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp butter for sautéing
- 2 tbsp butter for bechamel sauce
- 2 tbsp AP flour for bechamel sauce
- 120 mL whole milk for bechamel sauce
- ½ cup AP flour for dusting
- 1 egg
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs for coating
- Neutral oil for frying
Instructions
- Sauté the onion and spring onions in butter until translucent.
- Combine sautéed mixture with shredded crab meat.
- Make bechamel by whisking together melted butter, flour, and milk until smooth.
- Mix the bechamel with the crab mixture; chill in the fridge.
- Shape into croquettes; coat with flour, egg, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Fry in hot oil until golden brown; serve garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg