Crab Cake Egg Rolls

Here’s an irresistible recipe for Crab Cake Egg Rolls that combines the deliciousness of crab cakes with the crunch of egg rolls:

Ingredients:

For the Crab Cake Filling:

• 1 lb lump crab meat (picked over for shells)
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Panko or regular)
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or seafood seasoning)
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Egg Rolls:

• 12-15 egg roll wrappers
• 1 egg (beaten, for sealing the wrappers)
• Vegetable oil for frying

Optional Dipping Sauce:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce or Sriracha (optional)

Instructions:

Prepare the Crab Cake Filling:

1. Mix the filling: In a large bowl, combine crab meat, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Gently mix everything until well combined.
2. Form small crab cakes: Divide the mixture into small portions, about 2-3 tablespoons each, and form them into small logs or patties that can fit inside the egg roll wrappers.

Assemble the Egg Rolls:

1. Lay out an egg roll wrapper: Place one wrapper on a clean surface in a diamond shape (so a corner is facing you).
2. Add crab cake filling: Place one crab cake log in the center of the wrapper.
3. Fold the egg roll: Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in the two sides. Roll the wrapper tightly toward the top corner. Brush the top corner with the beaten egg to seal the egg roll.
4. Repeat: Repeat the process with the remaining wrappers and crab cake filling.

Fry the Egg Rolls:

1. Heat the oil: In a deep frying pan or pot, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
2. Fry the egg rolls: Fry the egg rolls in batches, cooking for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Prepare the Dipping Sauce (Optional):

1. Mix the ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and hot sauce (if using). Adjust seasoning to taste.

Serve:

• Serve hot: Serve the crispy crab cake egg rolls with the dipping sauce on the side. You can also garnish with chopped parsley or lemon wedges.

Enjoy!

These Crab Cake Egg Rolls are a perfect appetizer or snack, packed with the flavors of classic crab cakes and the crunch of egg rolls.