Devil(Ed) Crab Rolls From Tampa Recipe

Name: Devil(Ed) Crab Rolls From Tampa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CROQUETTE DOUGH; 3 loaves stale bread, no crust; 1 loaf stale Cuban bread, ground very fine and sifted; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; CRABMEAT FILLING; 5 tablespoons oil; 3 onions, finely chopped; 1/2 red peppers or 1/2 green pepper, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, mashed; 1 teaspoon crushed red hot pepper (Italian style); 2 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 lb fresh crabmeat, shredded

Servings: persons

CROQUETTE DOUGH
3 loaves stale bread, no crust
1 loaf stale Cuban bread, ground very fine and sifted
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
CRABMEAT FILLING
5 tablespoons oil
3 onions, finely chopped
1/2 red peppers or 1/2 green pepper, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, mashed
1 teaspoon crushed red hot pepper (Italian style)
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 lb fresh crabmeat, shredded

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Dough:
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Soak American bread in water 15 minutes. Remove, squeeze until almost dry. Add Cuban bread gradually until dough is formed. Add paprika, salt. Mix well. Make ball from dough. Place in fridge about 3 hours.
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Crab Mix:
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Fry onion, pepper(s), garlic, hot pepper in oil for 15 minutes (Very slowly) add bay leaves, sugar, salt, tomato paste. Stir. Cover and cook 15 minutes on low heat. Add crabmeat. Cook 10 minutes and then uncover. Keep in fridge 2 hours.
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Take about 3 tablespoons dough. Press in the palm of your hand. Add 1 tbsp crab mix. Seal like croquette with 2 pointed ends. (Think footballs).
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Dip into following mixture:
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2 eggs well beaten with 1/2 cup milk, salt, dash black pepper. Mix 1cup cracker meal and 1/2 cup flour. Roll croquettes first in cracker/flour, then in egg mix, then in cracker/flour again. Refrigerate 2 hours (Never get the idea this is not something you dash off at the last minute!). Fry in deep fat until brown.
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Prep time is the longest part of this, once they are made cooking is a snap.

367

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CROQUETTE DOUGH, 3 loaves stale bread, no crust, 1 loaf stale Cuban bread, ground very fine and sifted, 1 tablespoon paprika, and more.

Yes, Devil(Ed) Crab Rolls From Tampa 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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Devil(Ed) Crab Rolls From Tampa

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