Ybor City Crab Croquettes Recipe

Name: Ybor City Crab Croquettes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 small onions, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper; 1 teaspoon finely chopped hot red pepper; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste; 2 bay leaves; 1 3/4 teaspoons salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 pound claw crab meat, drained and flaked; 6 eggs, beaten; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 cups cracker crumbs; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; Additional vegetable oil

Servings: persons

3 small onions, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon finely chopped hot red pepper
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
2 bay leaves
1 3/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 pound claw crab meat, drained and flaked
6 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cracker crumbs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Additional vegetable oil

1
Prepare Croquette Dough. Refrigerate 2 hours.
2
Saute onion, garlic, green pepper, and red pepper in 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy skillet 15 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, bay leaves, 1 teaspoon salt, and sugar. Cover and simmer 15 minutes over low heat. Add crab meat; cover and simmer an additional 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Transfer mixture to a medium mixing bowl. Remove and discard bay leaves. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours.
3
Shape Croquette Dough into 36 two-inch balls. Press each ball into a 4-inch circle. Place 1 tablespoon chilled crab meat mixture in center of each circle. Fold dough around crab meat mixture to form boat-shaped croquette, sealing edges.
4
Combine eggs, milk, remaining salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl; beat well.
5
Combine cracker crumbs and flour in a large mixing bowl; stir well. Dip each croquette in egg mixture; dredge in cracker crumb mixture. Repeat dipping and dredging procedure to heavily coat croquettes. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours.
6
Fry croquettes, a few at a time, in deep hot oil (375u00b0) until golden brown. Drain well. Serve hot.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 3 small onions, finely chopped, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper, 1 teaspoon finely chopped hot red pepper, and more.

Yes, Ybor City Crab Croquettes 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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Ybor City Crab Croquettes

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