Description
These Crispy Crab Cake Egg Rolls with Lemon Dip are a delightful twist on traditional crab cakes. The crispy exterior gives way to a creamy, flavorful filling, perfectly complemented by the tangy lemon dip.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling:
- 8 ounces lump crab meat (picked over)
- ½ cup cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Wrappers and Frying:
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- 1 egg (beaten, for sealing)
- vegetable oil (for frying)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
Lemon Dip:
Instructions
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, combine crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, green onions, mozzarella, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Wrap and Seal: Place 2 tablespoons of filling in the center of each egg roll wrapper. Fold sides inward, then roll tightly, brushing edges with beaten egg to seal.
- Fry: Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry egg rolls in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Make Lemon Dip: Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, zest, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve: Serve egg rolls hot with lemon dip.
Notes
- These can be made ahead and frozen before frying; just fry from frozen, adding 1 to 2 minutes of cooking time.
- For a lighter option, bake egg rolls at 400°F for 18 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll with dip
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
