Crab puff

Crab puff
Crab puffs on trays
CourseHors d'oeuvre
Place of originUnited States
Main ingredientsCrab meat

A crab puff is a ball of crab meat, mixed with flour, egg, and seasonings, that has been deep-fried in batter. It is also sometimes known as a crab fluff.

They are often served in restaurants as an appetizer or side dish. They may be served alone, or with any of a variety of sauces, such as tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or sweet and sour sauce.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Carpender, Dana (2005). 300 Low-Carb Slow Cooker Recipes: Healthy Dinners that are Ready When You Are. Beverly, MA: Fair Winds Press. p. 57. ISBN 978-1-59233-497-1.
  2. ↑ Haughton, Natalie (2005). 365 Easy One Dish Meals. New York: William Morrow Cookbooks (Harper Collins). pp. 213–214. ISBN 0-06-057888-2.
  3. ↑ Falkowitz, Max (2010-01-01). "What's A Crab Fluff?". TASTE. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
  4. ↑ "Crab fluff: the culinary purist vs. tradition". Baltimore Sun. 2001-07-20. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
  5. ↑ Nunley, Debbie (2005). A Taste of Maryland History: A Guide to Historic Eateries and Their Recipes. Winston-Salem, NC: John F. Blair, Publisher. p. 125. ISBN 978-0-89587-313-2.