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Basic Crab Cream Croquettes

Cost $12, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 40 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Seafood

    • 🦀 1 can (110g) canned crab meat

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 1/2 onion, minced

  • Seasoning

    • 1 tbsp white wine
    • 🧂 Pinch of salt and pepper

  • Oil

    • As needed salad oil

  • White Sauce

    • 🧈 3 tbsp salted butter
    • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
    • 🥛 200ml milk
    • 🧂 1/4 tsp salt
    • 🧂 Pinch of pepper

  • Coating

    • As needed all-purpose flour
    • 🥚 1 egg, beaten
    • As needed breadcrumbs

STEPS

1

Drain the canned crab meat.

2

Mince the onion finely.

3

Heat 1/2 tbsp salad oil in a pan, sauté the onion until softened. Add white wine to evaporate alcohol, season with salt and pepper, and transfer to a tray.

4

In a pot, melt butter until bubbling, then remove from heat and stir in flour until smooth.

5

Return the pot to low heat, gradually add milk while stirring until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.

6

Mix the crab meat and sautéed onion into the white sauce. Transfer to a tray, cover with cling wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

7

Divide the mixture into 8 portions, shape into rounds, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

8

Coat each portion in flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs in order.

9

Heat oil to 170°C and fry the croquettes until golden brown on both sides.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

350

Calories

  • 15g
    Protein
  • 25g
    Carbs
  • 20g
    Fats

💡 Tips

Use fresh breadcrumbs for a crispier texture.Serve with tartar sauce or lemon wedges for added flavor.Refrigerating the mixture ensures easier shaping and frying.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.