Curry Spiced Crab Fritters
Curry Spiced Crab Fritters - A Delicious Appetizer for Seafood Lovers
If you're a seafood lover, you'll definitely want to try this mouth-watering recipe for Curry Spiced Crab Fritters. These crispy and flavorful fritters are perfect as an appetizer or a light meal. The combination of fresh crab meat and aromatic spices makes this dish a true delight for your taste buds.
Ingredients (serves 4):
- 1 pound fresh crab meat
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- Vegetable oil for frying
Cooking Tips:
- Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor and texture.
- Make sure to remove any shells or cartilage from the crab meat before using it.
- Mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl before adding the wet ingredients to ensure even distribution of the spices.
- Heat the oil to the right temperature before frying the fritters to ensure they cook evenly and don't absorb too much oil.
Cooking Process:
1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and egg.
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
4. Gently fold in the crab meat, being careful not to break it up too much.
5. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the crab mixture into the hot oil.
7. Fry the fritters for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
8. Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
9. Serve the fritters hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Appearance and Taste:
These Curry Spiced Crab Fritters are golden brown and crispy on the outside, with a tender and flavorful crab filling on the inside. The aromatic spices give them a warm and inviting aroma, while the cayenne pepper adds a subtle kick of heat. The fritters are perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce, such as tartar sauce or sweet chili sauce.
Type of Dish: Appetizer, Seafood
Main Ingredients: Crab meat, Curry powder, Milk