Serves 4
30 min
Creole Crab Burgers
Recipe GLPR300c1f0ccb89a3
Golden-fried crab patties seasoned with Creole spices, served on toasted buns with tartar sauce and lettuce. These tender, flavorful burgers feature lump crabmeat bound with mayo, egg, and breadcrumbs, then pan-fried until crispy on the outside while staying moist within.
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Ingredients
1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups fine dry bread crumbs, divided
3/4 cup vegetable oil
4 kaiser rolls or hamburger buns, split and toasted
Tartar sauce for serving
Iceberg lettuce for serving
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the crabmeat, mayonnaise, sliced scallions, beaten egg, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, cayenne pepper, and salt. Add 3/4 cup of the bread crumbs and gently mix until just combined, being careful not to break apart the crab lumps. The mixture will be soft. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties approximately 1 inch thick and 3 1/2 inches in diameter.
Spread the remaining 1 cup of bread crumbs on a shallow plate. Working with one patty at a time, dredge it in the bread crumbs, coating all sides evenly and shaking off any excess. Place the coated patties on a clean platter.
Heat the vegetable oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers and is hot. Carefully place the crab patties into the hot oil and fry without moving them for about 2 to 3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown. Gently flip each patty and fry for another 2 to 3 minutes until the second side is also golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 160F.
Using a slotted spatula, transfer the cooked patties to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
To assemble the burgers, place a crab patty on the bottom half of each toasted roll. Add a layer of iceberg lettuce and a dollop of tartar sauce. Top with the other half of the roll and serve immediately.
