Crab Fritters with Herb Salad and Meyer Lemon Aïoli

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Crab Fritters with Herb Salad and Meyer Lemon Aïoli
45 min.
4
332kcal

Suggestions


Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with our Crab Fritters accompanied by a vibrant Herb Salad and zesty Meyer Lemon Aïoli. Perfectly suited for a variety of occasions, this gluten-free vegetarian dish serves as a sophisticated side, an enticing antipasto, or a flavorful starter that will impress your guests. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds while offering a satisfying crunch and savory richness.

Our recipe showcases the delicate sweetness of fresh crabmeat, harmoniously blended with fragrant basil, crisp chives, and earthy shiitake mushrooms. Each fritter is expertly pan-fried to a golden brown, creating a crispy exterior that gives way to a tender and aromatic filling. The accompanying herb salad adds a refreshing touch, perfectly balancing the fritter's flavors, while the Meyer Lemon Aïoli brings a citrusy brightness that ties the dish together beautifully.

Whether enjoying this dish as a delightful snack at your next gathering or as a chic starter for a dinner party, these Crab Fritters are sure to elevate your culinary repertoire. With a caloric content of only 332 kcal per serving, you can indulge guilt-free. Join us on this flavorful journey as you create these mouthwatering bites that are destined to become a favorite in your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon butter 
  • tablespoon crème fraîche sour
  • 1.5 teaspoons dijon mustard 
  • large eggs separated
  • 0.5 cup basil fresh packed ()
  • tablespoons chives fresh chopped
  • medium size mushroom caps fresh stemmed thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise 
  • tablespoon meyer lemon juice fresh
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • tablespoon parsley fresh italian chopped
  • 0.5 cup parsley fresh italian packed ()
  • tablespoon shallots finely chopped
  • teaspoon sherry vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Place mayonnaise in small bowl.
  2. Whisk in lemon juice, lemon peel, mustard, and vinegar. Gradually whisk in oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
  3. Whisk egg yolks and crème fraîche in small bowl to blend.
  4. Combine crabmeat, chives, shallot, and chopped parsley in medium bowl. Gently mix in mushrooms and yolk mixture. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover crab mixture and chill.)
  5. Beat egg whites in medium bowl until stiff but not dry; fold into crab mixture. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. For each fritter, drop 1/4 of crab mixture (about 1/2 cup) into skillet, spacing mounds apart.
  6. Sprinkle each with salt and pepper and flatten slightly. Cook fritters until bottoms are brown, about 3 minutes. Turn fritters over. Cook until bottoms are brown and fritters are cooked through, about 3 minutes longer. Meanwhile, whisk oil and lemon juice in medium bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Mix in herbs.
  8. Transfer fritters to plates. Top each fritter with dollop of aioli.
  9. Place herb salad alongside and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories332kcal
Protein5.24%
Fat91.3%
Carbs3.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
93.25
Glycemic Load
0.5
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
11.427391259567%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
18.32mg
Luteolin
0.1mg
Isorhamnetin
0.1mg
Kaempferol
0.28mg
Myricetin
1.26mg
Quercetin
0.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:332.03kcal
16.6%
Fat:33.98g
52.28%
Saturated Fat:7.15g
44.67%
Carbohydrates:2.9g
0.97%
Net Carbohydrates:2.01g
0.73%
Sugar:1.12g
1.24%
Cholesterol:114.06mg
38.02%
Sodium:264.12mg
11.48%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.39g
8.77%
Vitamin K:205.31µg
195.54%
Vitamin A:1200.6IU
24.01%
Vitamin C:14.41mg
17.46%
Vitamin E:2.39mg
15.9%
Selenium:9.97µg
14.24%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.05%
Phosphorus:85.58mg
8.56%
Folate:33.52µg
8.38%
Iron:1.31mg
7.28%
Vitamin B5:0.72mg
7.18%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.66%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.56%
Potassium:163.21mg
4.66%
Vitamin B12:0.27µg
4.47%
Zinc:0.67mg
4.46%
Calcium:41.29mg
4.13%
Vitamin D:0.61µg
4.08%
Magnesium:14.95mg
3.74%
Copper:0.07mg
3.73%
Vitamin B3:0.73mg
3.66%
Fiber:0.89g
3.55%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.07%
Source:Epicurious