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Fried Crabmeat Recipe

One method of preparation that is often overlooked though is frying. If you want to try your hand at preparing crabmeat, here is a simple way to fry it.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Fried Crabmeat
Servings: 5
Calories: 345kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Frying Pan

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 5 cups milk
  • 1 pound lump crabmeat
  • salt and pepper
  • paprika

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Once melted, whisk in the flour.
  • Cook for 3 minutes while constantly stirring.
  • Slowly pour in the milk, whisking continuously until smooth.
  • Turn down the heat and let simmer for 5 minutes without allowing any lumps to form.
  • Add the crabmeat, salt, and pepper, mix well, and remove from heat.
  • Allow mixture cool slightly before pouring onto a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Dust lightly with paprika.
  • Serve immediately.

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Nutrition

Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 1mg
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