Crab Fritters

Ingredients

• 0.75 cup light mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• 2 cups oil for frying
• 1 cup hush puppy mix
• 0.5 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 pound cooked lump crabmeat

Steps

1. In the container of a food processor, combine mayonnaise, mustard, horseradish, garlic, and lemon juice; process until well blended. Transfer to a bowl; stir in chives, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
2. Heat oil in a heavy saucepan or deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Stir together hush puppy mix, milk and egg until smooth; fold in crabmeat. Drop tablespoonfuls of batter into hot oil; fry until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes, turning once if needed. Drain on paper towels. Serve fritters with garlic sauce.