When it comes to crowd-pleasing appetizers, few things disappear faster than a platter of golden, crispy crab bites. Perfectly portioned for mingling, these savory morsels offer the ideal balance of a crispy exterior and a tender, flavorful center.
One of the most popular appetizers at any event are appetizers your guests can either just pop in their mouth or hold in one hand, all whilst while holding a drink in the other hand, of course!
No one wants to balance a plate, no matter how small, and then wander around aimlessly trying to figure out where to throw the plate out! Which is why bite sized apps are always a hit!
Serve them alongside some lemon wedges and our remoulade sauce and they will be the FIRST to go!
How to Make SIMPLE Crab Cake Bites
- Simply mix the first 8 ingredients listed below in a large bowl.
- Sauté onions, a little red pepper and garlic until soft.
- Add together
- Roll into balls
- Fry ’em up!
Do not use imitation crab it has an entirely different texture and will not turn out the same. You can find fresh crab in the seafood section of your supermarket packaged something like the picture below.
Host Tips for Stress-Free Serving
- Serve Warm: These are at their absolute peak when served straight from the kitchen while the outside is still hot and resonant.
- Prep Ahead: To save time during the party, mix and roll the crab balls earlier in the day and keep them chilled.
- Fry in Batches: Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure the oil temperature stays consistent, resulting in an even, crispy finish every time.
Simple Crab Cake Bites
Ingredients
- 1 container real lump crab meat (8 oz)
- 1 package Jiffy Cornbread mix
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 stick butter, melted
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 Tablespoon red pepper, finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- Pinch of salt
Remoulade Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp chili sauce
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- ½ Tbsp hot sauce (or Sriracha)
- Dash of Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Cajun seasoning
- ¼ tsp salt
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Instructions
- Combine the first 8 ingredients in a large bowl.
- Sauté the onion and pepper in a Tablespoon of oil until softened. Add the garlic and sauté another 30 seconds. Let cool.
- Add the cooled onions/peppers/garlic to the bowl and gently combine together with a rubber spatula.
- Using damp hands, scoop a little more than a Tablespoon into the palm of your hands and roll into a ball. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Add enough oil to cover the balls in a small saucepan and heat to 350°F – add a few crab balls at a time until they turn a light golden brown all over.
- Place the crab bites on a cooling rack with paper towels below and continue until all crab bites are cooked.
Remoulade Sauce:
- Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve
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