Florida Seafood Recipe

Florida Blue Crab Fritters

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Ingredients

Amount	Ingredient
1/2	cup self-rising corn meal
1/2	cup self-rising flour
1	teaspoon baking powder
1/2	cup buttermilk
1	clove Florida garlic, minced
1/2	medium Florida onion, minced
1/4	cup fresh Florida parsley, minced
1	teaspoon hot sauce
1/2	teaspoon seafood seasoning
1	egg
	salt and pepper to taste
1	pound Florida blue crab lump meat
	canola oil for frying

Preparation
In a large bowl, stir together the dry ingredients; add the milk and egg mixing until smooth. Fold in the crab. Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan or deep fryer to 375 degrees F. Drop tablespoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Fry 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown, turning once if needed. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

Yield
6 servings

Nutritional Value Per Serving
Calories 176, Calories From Fat 25, Total Fat 3g, Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fatty Acid 0, Cholesterol 113mg, Total Carbohydrates 18g, Protein 19g, Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.00g

Look for "Fresh from Florida" ingredients at your grocery store.

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