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Crab Cake Egg Rolls

Crab Cake Egg Rolls are a creative twist on two beloved classics: crispy egg rolls and flavorful crab cakes. These golden, crunchy delights are stuffed with a rich blend of crab meat, breadcrumbs, and seasonings, then fried to perfection.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • **For the Egg Rolls:**
  • - 1 lb lump crab meat picked over for shells
  • - ½ cup breadcrumbs Panko or regular
  • - 1 egg lightly beaten
  • - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • - 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • - ½ tsp garlic powder
  • - 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • - 10-12 egg roll wrappers
  • - Vegetable oil for frying
  • **For the Dipping Sauce optional:**
  • - ½ cup mayonnaise
  • - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • - 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • - 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • - ½ tsp hot sauce

Equipment

  • - Mixing bowl
  • - Frying pan or deep fryer
  • - Slotted spoon
  • - Paper towels
  • - Small bowl (for dipping sauce)

Method
 

  1. **Prepare the Filling:**
  2. - In a large mixing bowl, combine crab meat, breadcrumbs, egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and parsley. Mix gently to avoid breaking up the crab meat too much.
  3. **Assemble the Egg Rolls:**
  4. - Lay an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface with one corner pointing toward you (diamond shape).
  5. - Place 2-3 tablespoons of the crab mixture in the center of the wrapper.
  6. - Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the sides, and roll tightly. Seal the edge with a bit of water to keep the roll closed. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
  7. **Heat the Oil:**
  8. - Fill a frying pan or deep fryer with vegetable oil to about 2 inches deep. Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C).
  9. **Fry the Egg Rolls:**
  10. - Fry the egg rolls in batches, 2-3 at a time, for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.
  11. - Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
  12. **Make the Dipping Sauce:**
  13. - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and hot sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  14. **Serve:**
  15. - Serve the egg rolls warm with dipping sauce on the side.