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
333kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Crab Fritters with Herb Salad and Meyer Lemon Aïoli, a dish that beautifully marries the ocean's bounty with the freshness of garden herbs. Perfect as a side dish or a sophisticated starter, these fritters are sure to impress your guests and tantalize their taste buds. The crispy exterior coupled with the tender crab and mushroom filling creates a wonderful textural contrast, while the vibrant herb salad adds a burst of freshness.

The star of this recipe is the zesty Meyer lemon aïoli, which enhances the fritters with its creamy and tangy profile. The aïoli can be prepared ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy a more relaxed cooking experience when it's time to serve. This dish is not only gluten-free, but also vegetarian, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences.

In just 45 minutes, you can have a gourmet meal ready for four, each serving at an approachable 333 calories. Ideal for entertaining or as a unique snack, these Crab Fritters promise to elevate your culinary repertoire. Join us in creating this delightful dish that is both elegant and approachable, perfect for any occasion. Gather your ingredients and prepare to impress!

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
  • 1.5 teaspoons lemon zest finely grated
  • 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

Calories333kcal
Protein5.25%
Fat91.1%
Carbs3.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
99.63
Glycemic Load
0.53
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
11.514782584232%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.58mg
Hesperetin
1.06mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Apigenin
18.32mg
Luteolin
0.14mg
Isorhamnetin
0.1mg
Kaempferol
0.28mg
Myricetin
1.27mg
Quercetin
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:332.57kcal
16.63%
Fat:33.99g
52.29%
Saturated Fat:7.15g
44.68%
Carbohydrates:3.07g
1.02%
Net Carbohydrates:2.13g
0.77%
Sugar:1.16g
1.29%
Cholesterol:114.06mg
38.02%
Sodium:264.16mg
11.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.41g
8.81%
Vitamin K:205.31µg
195.54%
Vitamin A:1201IU
24.02%
Vitamin C:15.39mg
18.65%
Vitamin E:2.39mg
15.92%
Selenium:9.97µg
14.25%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.07%
Phosphorus:85.88mg
8.59%
Folate:33.72µg
8.43%
Iron:1.32mg
7.34%
Vitamin B5:0.72mg
7.22%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.73%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.59%
Potassium:165.76mg
4.74%
Vitamin B12:0.27µg
4.47%
Zinc:0.67mg
4.47%
Calcium:41.77mg
4.18%
Vitamin D:0.61µg
4.08%
Magnesium:15.1mg
3.77%
Copper:0.08mg
3.77%
Fiber:0.94g
3.76%
Vitamin B3:0.73mg
3.67%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.12%
Source:Epicurious