Description
Crisp, creamy bites filled with rich crab meat and cream cheese, featuring a bright Cajun kick. A lively appetizer perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of crab meat
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Cajun seasoning, green onions, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Use a fork to break up any large lumps and blend until mostly smooth but still slightly textured.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or poppers, about 1 to 1.5 inches each. Beat the egg in a small bowl. Place the breadcrumbs in a shallow dish for coating. Work on a plate so you can move poppers to the fridge if needed.
- Dip each crab popper in the egg and then roll in breadcrumbs to coat. Press gently so crumbs stick well. Set the coated poppers on a tray and chill 5–10 minutes to firm up; this helps them hold together while frying.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat so the surface is shallow but hot (about 1/2 inch deep). Fry the crab poppers until golden brown on all sides, about 3–4 minutes total, turning gently. Work in batches to avoid crowding. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot and enjoy! Sprinkle a little extra chopped green onion or a squeeze of lemon for brightness. Offer a dipping sauce like remoulade, spicy mayo, or tartar on the side.
Notes
For best results, use lump crab meat and chill poppers before frying to help them hold their shape. If desired, double-coat with egg and breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1075mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg