Description
These Crispy Crab Cake Egg Rolls with Lemon Dip are a delightful fusion of flavors, combining the richness of lump crab meat with the crunch of a classic egg roll wrapper. The zesty lemon dip adds a refreshing contrast, making this appetizer a standout dish for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Crispy Crab Cake Egg Rolls:
- 8 oz lump crab meat (picked over for shells)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plus extra for texture if needed)
- 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely diced celery
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 egg roll wrappers
- Vegetable oil for frying
Lemon Dip:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Crab Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine crab meat, mayonnaise, egg, breadcrumbs, red bell pepper, celery, green onion, Dijon mustard, Old Bay, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until well combined.
- Wrap the Egg Rolls: Place an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface, spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the crab mixture in the center, fold and roll tightly, sealing the edge with water. Repeat with remaining wrappers.
- Fry the Egg Rolls: Heat vegetable oil to 350°F, fry egg rolls in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Lemon Dip: Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve: Serve the hot egg rolls with chilled lemon dip.
Notes
- These can be assembled ahead and frozen before frying.
- For a lighter version, bake at 400°F for 18-20 minutes or air fry at 375°F for 10-12 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll with dip
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
