Crab Fritters

The recipe my dad uses for his "famous" crab fritters. Very addictive.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 40 fritters

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb fresh crabmeat
• 1  cup biscuit mix (Pioneer, Bisquick)
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh parsley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  grated fresh lemon rind
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 1  large egg
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
•  vegetable oil

• Creole Sauce

• 1⁄2 cup creole mustard
• 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1  teaspoon lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  hot sauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. To make creole sauce: whisk together all the sauce ingredients; set aside or chill until ready to use.
2. To make the fritters: drain and flake the crabmeat; remove any bits of shell; set aside.
3. In a mixing bowl, add the biscuit mix and next 5 ingredients; stir to combine; make a well in the center of of the dry ingredients.
4. In another bowl, mix together the milk, egg, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce; add this mixture to the dry ingredients; stir just until moistened.
5. Add in crabmeat and stir minimally to combine.
6. Add oil to the depth of 2 inches in a dutch oven or electric fry pan; heat oil to 375°.
7. Drop batter by teaspoonfuls into the hot oil; fry (a few at a time) for 30 seconds or until golden, turning once.
8. Serve immediately with creole sauce.