Crab and Chorizo Fritters
Crab and Chorizo Fritters is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Bring 1 cup water, butter, and salt to boil in heavy medium saucepan, stirring until butter melts and salt dissolves.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionBring 1 cup water, butter, and salt to boil in heavy medium saucepan, stirring until butter melts and salt dissolves.
Add flour and cumin.
Stir vigorously 3 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Mix in eggs 1 at a time, blending well after each addition.
Stir in chopped chorizo and sofrito.
Gently stir in crabmeat.
Pour enough oil into heavy large saucepan to reach depth of 3 inches.
Heat over medium heat to 375°F.
Working in batches, spoon dough carefully into oil by tablespoonfuls, flattening slightly with back of metal spatula.
Fry fritters until cooked through and brown on both sides, turning once, and adding more oil as needed, about 5 minutes total.
Transfer fritters to paper towels to drain; serve.
*A Caribbean cooking base usually made of tomato paste, onions, peppers, and spices; it's available at Cuban markets and at goya.com.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.