CRITTER FRITTERS

Critter Fritters image

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Time 45m

Yield Makes 20 fritters

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup beer
2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley
8 ounces fresh lump crab meat
Canola oil or shortening, for frying
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

In a bowl, mix together the flour, salt and baking powder. Make a well in the center and add the egg, milk, beer, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. Gradually blend the liquid into the flour mixture. Mix the batter just until it is no longer lumpy. Fold in the garlic, parsley and crab meat. Chill for 30 minutes.
In a heavy saucepan, heat 1 to 2 inches of oil over medium-high heat; it's hot enough when it quickly browns a small drop of batter. Drop the batter by the tablespoonful into the oil and fry, turning once, until puffed and golden on both sides, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 74, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 97 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams