Jersey Royal and Crab Croquettes with Lemon Aioli

Crispy and flavorful croquettes featuring the creamy texture of Jersey Royal potatoes and sweet crab meat, coated in panko breadcrumbs and served with a tangy lemon aioli. A delicious celebration of Jersey's local ingredients.

Prep Time

25 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

875 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

5 items

Cost

£4.16/serving

Season:

🌸 Spring•☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Snack•Bread

Cuisine:

Jersey

Main Ingredient:

Seafood

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

500gJersey Royal Potatoes(Washed and scrubbed)

£2.50

200gFresh Crab Meat(White and brown meat, picked through to remove shells)

£9.00

50mlJersey Milk(Full fat)

£0.15

30gJersey Butter(Unsalted)

£0.40

2Spring Onion(Finely chopped)

£0.50

2tbspFresh Parsley(Finely chopped)

£0.60

1Egg(Beaten)

£0.30

50gPlain Flour(For dredging)

£0.10

100gPanko Breadcrumbs

£0.75

500mlVegetable Oil(For frying)

£1.20

to tasteSalt

£0.05

to tasteBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)

£0.10

100gMayonnaise(Good quality, ideally homemade)

£0.40

1Lemon(Zest and juice)

£0.50

1cloveGarlic(Minced)

£0.10

Total Cost

£16.65

£4.16 per serving

Instructions

1.
Boil the Jersey Royal potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain well and allow to steam dry for a few minutes.
2.
While the potatoes are still warm, mash or rice them until smooth. Add the Jersey butter and milk, and mix well to combine.
3.
Gently fold in the crab meat, spring onion, and parsley into the mashed potato mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4.
Place the potato mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
5.
While the potato mixture is chilling, prepare the lemon aioli: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
6.
Remove the potato mixture from the refrigerator and form it into small, evenly sized croquettes (about 4cm long).
7.
Set up a breading station: Place the plain flour in one shallow dish, the beaten egg in another, and the panko breadcrumbs in a third dish.
8.
Dredge each croquette in the flour, then dip it in the egg, and finally coat it thoroughly in the panko breadcrumbs.
9.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large frying pan to 180°C (350°F).
10.
Carefully add the croquettes to the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Do not overcrowd the pan.
11.
Remove the croquettes from the oil and drain them on paper towels.
12.
Serve the Jersey Royal and Crab Croquettes immediately with the lemon aioli.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (375g)

875 kcal / 3661 kJ

Carbs

56g

22% of RDA

Fat

58g

83% of RDA

Protein

32g

64% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

6 g

20% of RDA

Sugar

6 g

7% of RDA

Sodium

650 mg

28% of RDA

Saturated Fat

15 g

75% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the potato mixture.

If the potato mixture is too sticky, add a little more flour to help bind it together.

Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying the croquettes to prevent them from absorbing too much oil.

Serve with a fresh green salad featuring local seasonal produce for a complete meal.

Make the lemon aioli in advance to allow the flavors to meld.

Cooking Equipment

Large Pot

Potato Ricer (optional)

Mixing Bowls

Shallow Dishes (for breading)

Frying Pan or Deep Fryer

Wine Pairings

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Chef's Tips

For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the potato mixture.

If the potato mixture is too sticky, add a little more flour to help bind it together.

Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying the croquettes to prevent them from absorbing too much oil.

Serve with a fresh green salad featuring local seasonal produce for a complete meal.

Make the lemon aioli in advance to allow the flavors to meld.

Jersey Royal and Crab Croquettes with Lemon Aioli

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