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Crab Balls Recipe

These golden, bite-sized crab balls are packed with rich seafood flavor, warm spices, and a crispy exterior that gives way to a tender, savory center. Perfect for appetizers or party platters, they pair beautifully with your favorite dipping sauce for a deliciously satisfying bite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound crab meat preferably claw or "special" grade, not lump
  • ¾ cup cracker crumbs such as Ritz, Townhouse, or any light, buttery cracker
  • ½ cup finely diced bell peppers
  • ½ cup finely diced onions
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
  • ¼ – ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, cracker crumbs, diced peppers, onions, mayonnaise, chopped parsley, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, salt, black pepper, and the beaten egg. Using a spatula, gently fold the ingredients together until they are fully incorporated, being careful not to break up the crab meat too much. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, allowing the mixture to firm up and the flavors to meld. For deeper flavor development, the mixture can be refrigerated overnight.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Scoop portions of the mixture and shape them into golf ball-sized rounds, placing them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Lightly brush the tops of each crab ball with melted butter to enhance browning and add richness. Bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.
  4. Serve immediately with your choice of dipping sauce, such as remoulade, tartar sauce, or a zesty aioli, for an extra burst of flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal

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