Description
These Crab Cake Egg Rolls are a delightful fusion of flavors, combining the richness of lump crab meat with creamy cheese, a touch of spice, and crunchy vegetables, all bundled up in a crispy egg roll wrapper. Whether served as an appetizer or a party snack, these crab cake egg rolls are sure to impress your guests with their delicious taste!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Filling:
- 1 pound lump crab meat, picked over for shells
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Wrapping:
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water for sealing
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, green onions, bell pepper, celery, and mozzarella cheese. Mix gently until well combined.
- Wrap the Egg Rolls: Lay one egg roll wrapper on a clean surface with a corner pointing toward you. Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of the crab mixture in the center. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the sides, and roll tightly. Brush the top corner with the egg wash to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
- Fry the Egg Rolls: Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the egg rolls in batches for 3 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce such as spicy aioli or sweet chili sauce.
Notes
- For a lighter option, bake the egg rolls at 400°F for 15 to 18 minutes, brushing them lightly with oil beforehand.
- These can be made ahead and frozen—just fry or bake straight from frozen, adding a few extra minutes of cook time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American, Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
