Crab Croquettes With Sherry Sauce Recipe

Name: Crab Croquettes With Sherry Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces crabmeat; 1/2 cup green pepper, minced; 1/2 cup celery, minced; 1 garlic clove; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 6 slices white bread; 1 cup milk; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 6 drops Tabasco sauce; 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons olive oil; Sherry Sauce; 1/4 cup butter; 1/2 cup flour; 2 cups light cream; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 tablespoons sherry wine

Servings: persons

16 ounces crabmeat
1/2 cup green pepper, minced
1/2 cup celery, minced
1 garlic clove
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 slices white bread
1 cup milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
6 drops Tabasco sauce
1/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
Sherry Sauce
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
2 cups light cream
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons sherry wine

1
Tear the bread into small pieces and soak in 1 cup milk. Set aside.
2
Saute the green pepper, celery and garlic in in 3 T olive oil until softened.
3
Add the crab to the bread mixture. Mix well.
4
Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
5
Pour the remaining 3 T olive oil into the skillet over medium heat.
6
Drop heaping spoonfulls of the crab mixture into the skillet. Flatten slightly with a fork or spatula.
7
Fry until golden brown on both sides.
8
Sauce:
9
Melt 1/4 c butter in a medium saucepan. Add the flour and cook 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
10
Add the cream slowly, stirring with a whisk to combat any lumps.
11
Add the remaining ingredients.
12
Serve over hot crab cakes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces crabmeat, 1/2 cup green pepper, minced, 1/2 cup celery, minced, 1 garlic clove, and more.

Yes, Crab Croquettes With Sherry Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crab Croquettes With Sherry Sauce

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