Description
Crispy Maryland-style crab cake egg rolls blend Eastern Shore traditions with Asian-inspired techniques. Delicate crab meat, seasoned perfectly, nestles inside golden-brown wrappers that crunch with each satisfying bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 egg roll wrappers
- ½ pound (225 g) lump crab meat (picked over for shells)
- ¼ cup (60 g) mayonnaise
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
- ¼ cup (25 g) panko breadcrumbs
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp Old Bay seasoning (or seafood seasoning)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Remoulade, tartar sauce, or spicy aioli (optional)
Instructions
- Mixture Preparation: Gently combine crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, and parsley in a mixing bowl, carefully preserving the crab’s delicate texture. Season with salt and pepper.
- Wrapper Positioning: Lay egg roll wrapper diagonally on a clean surface, creating a diamond shape for optimal wrapping technique.
- Filling and Rolling: Place a generous crab mixture portion centrally, then fold bottom point over filling. Tuck side edges inward, creating a compact cylinder. Brush edges with egg wash to secure the seal, rolling upward with precision to prevent filling leakage.
- Frying Process: Heat vegetable oil to 350F in a deep skillet. Carefully lower egg rolls in small batches, rotating to ensure uniform golden-brown crispiness and even cooking.
- Serving Presentation: Drain fried egg rolls on paper towels to remove excess oil. Plate immediately with a complementary dipping sauce like remoulade or spicy aioli, ensuring maximum flavor and crunch.
Notes
- Preserve Crab Texture: Gently fold ingredients to maintain delicate crab meat integrity, avoiding heavy mixing that could break down the seafood’s natural flakiness.
- Wrapper Technique: Position egg roll wrapper diagonally and roll tightly to prevent oil seepage during frying, ensuring a crisp and leak-free exterior.
- Oil Temperature Control: Maintain consistent 350F oil temperature for even golden-brown coloration and prevent greasy absorption into the egg rolls.
- Sauce Pairing Strategy: Choose complementary dipping sauces like remoulade or aioli that enhance the crab’s delicate flavor without overpowering the subtle seafood notes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg