Crab Fritters with Spicy Lime Sauce Recipe

Name: Crab Fritters with Spicy Lime Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh lime juice; 6 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla); 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 3 jalapeno chillies, seeded, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 8 ounces fresh crabmeat, drained; 2 grapefruits; 2 oranges; 1 1/2 cupspanko (japanese breadcrumbs); 2 firm but ripe avocados, halved, pitted, peeled, sliced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

1/2 cup fresh lime juice
6 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla)
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
3 jalapeno chillies, seeded, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
8 ounces fresh crabmeat, drained
2 grapefruits
2 oranges
1 1/2 cupspanko (japanese breadcrumbs)
2 firm but ripe avocados, halved, pitted, peeled, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

1
Mix all ingredients in large bowl to blend.
2
Cover and chill at least 1 hour or overnight to develop flavors.
3
Mix mayonnaise, mustard, lemon peel and hot pepper sauce in medium bowl to blend.
4
Mix in crabmeat.
5
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
6
Shape crab mixture into six 2 1/4-inch-diameter patties, using 1/4 cup mixture for each.
7
Place fritters on baking sheet.
8
Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours.
9
Cut all peel and white pith from grapefruits.
10
Using small sharp knife, cut between membranes to release segments.
11
Repeat with oranges.
12
Chill segments until ready to serve.
13
Place panko in shallow dish.
14
Cost each fritter with panko, pressing to adhere.
15
Pour oil into heavy large skillet to depth of 1/2 inch and heat to 350F.
16
Cook fritters in batches until brown and heated through, about 2 minutes per side.
17
Drain fritters on paper towels.
18
Fan avocado slices and grapefruit and orange segments on plates.
19
Drizzle 1 tablespoon sauce over each plate.
20
Top each with 1 fritter.
21
Sprinkle cilantro and chives over and serve.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, 6 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla), 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, 3 jalapeno chillies, seeded, chopped, and more.

Yes, Crab Fritters with Spicy Lime 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.

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Crab Fritters with Spicy Lime Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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