Description
Crispy crab cake egg rolls blend Maryland’s coastal charm with Asian-inspired crunch, creating a fusion appetizer that delights seafood enthusiasts. Rich, golden-brown rolls promise a memorable bite you’ll savor from first taste to final crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Protein:
- ½ pound (225 g) lump crab meat (picked over for shells)
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 g) mayonnaise
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- ¼ cup (25 g) panko breadcrumbs
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Seasoning and Condiments:
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or seafood seasoning)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Egg Roll Wrapper and Cooking Ingredients:
- 8–10 egg roll wrappers
- 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Dipping Sauce (optional):
- Remoulade, tartar sauce, or a spicy aioli
Instructions
- Craft a delectable crab mixture by delicately blending fresh crab meat with creamy mayonnaise, tangy Dijon mustard, zesty Worcestershire sauce, aromatic Old Bay seasoning, crisp breadcrumbs, a whisked egg, finely chopped green onions, and vibrant parsley.
- Tenderly fold the ingredients together, ensuring the crab meat remains luxuriously intact. Enhance the flavor profile with a judicious sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Position an egg roll wrapper diagonally on a pristine work surface, creating a diamond-like configuration.
- Centralize a generous portion of the crab mixture, forming a compact cylindrical mound within the wrapper’s core.
- Expertly encase the filling by lifting the bottom point over the mixture, then precisely tuck the side edges inward, creating a snug parcel.
- Seal the egg roll’s edge using a delicate egg wash, rolling upward with meticulous care to prevent any filling escape.
- Warm vegetable oil in a deep skillet to a precise 350F, creating an ideal frying environment.
- Introduce the egg rolls in small batches, rotating periodically to achieve an evenly golden, crisp exterior.
- Transfer the perfectly fried rolls onto an absorbent paper towel to eliminate excess oil.
- Present immediately alongside a complementary dipping sauce like zesty remoulade or spicy aioli for an indulgent culinary experience.
Notes
- Protect delicate crab meat by using a light hand when mixing, preventing breaking the chunks for a more luxurious texture.
- Replace traditional breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed pork rinds to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Control oil temperature precisely with a digital thermometer to guarantee perfectly crispy egg rolls without greasy absorption.
- Freeze assembled, uncooked egg rolls on a baking sheet before transferring to freezer bags for convenient make-ahead meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg