Crab Croquettes
| Serves: 4 | Category: Fish & Seafood | Course: Starter | Machine: Mixer | Total time (min.): 45 |
Crispy on the outside with a delicious crab filling.
Ingredients
- 750g (11/2 lb) potatoes
- 25g (1oz) butter
- 1 bunch spring onions, chopped
- 75g (3oz) Cheshire cheese, grated
- 150g (5oz) fresh mixed crabmeat, thawed if frozen
- 60ml (4tbsp) fresh snipped chives
- 2.5ml (1/2 tsp) English mustard
- 150g (5oz) breadcrumbs
- 30ml (2tbsp) plain flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 45ml (3tbsp) olive oil
- 300ml (1/2pt) mayonnaise
- 30ml (2tbsp) capers, chopped
- 30ml (2tbsp) chopped gherkins
- 15ml (1tbsp) lemon juice
- 5ml (1tsp) fresh chopped parsley
Tools
- kMix Stand Mixer
Method
- Cook the potatoes in a pan of boiling water for about 15 - 20 minutes, until tender. Drain thoroughly and place in the bowl. Fit the K-beater and beat on speed 3 for approx 15-20 seconds, until well mashed.
- Meanwhile melt the butter and cook the onions for 5 minutes, until softened. Add to the bowl with the cheese, crabmeat, half the chives, mustard and 25g (1oz) of the breadcrumbs. Beat at speed 2 for 20 seconds, until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into 12 and roll into croquette shapes. Dip the croquettes in the flour, eggs and remaining breadcrumbs to coat. Place on a baking sheet, cover with clear – film and chill for 30 minutes or until ready to use.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the croquettes for approx. 12-15 minutes, in batches, if necessary until golden, turning occasionally.
- Place the remaining ingredients in the bowl, fit the K beater and fold together on speed min for about 10 seconds, until well combined. Serve the croquettes with the tartare sauce and a light salad.