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golden-brown crab balls garnished with parsley and served with lemon slices and paprika dip.

Crispy and Easy Crab Balls Recipe

Recipe by Liliya

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  • Total Time1 hour
  • Yield24 crab balls 1x

Crispy and flavorful crab balls made with fresh crab meat, breadcrumbs, and spices. Perfect for parties, game nights, or a quick seafood treat.

Ingredients

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For the Crab Balls:

  • 1 lb (450 g) crab meat, drained and finely shredded
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp hot sauce (optional)
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted

For Coating:

  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (for coating)

Optional Garnish:

  • Lemon wedges
  • Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Prep the Crab Meat:
Drain the crab meat thoroughly and remove excess moisture. Gently break up any large lumps with a fork or your hands.

2. Mix the Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, egg, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, hot sauce, Old Bay seasoning, and salt. Add the crab meat and breadcrumbs. Gently fold until combined.

3. Chill the Mixture:
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up the mixture for easier shaping.

4. Preheat the Oven:
Set your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

5. Form the Crab Balls:
Use a small scoop or spoon to portion out the mixture, about 1 tablespoon per ball. Roll gently into balls.

6. Coat the Crab Balls:
Place breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl. Roll each crab ball in the crumbs for an even coating.

7. Bake:
Arrange the coated balls on the prepared baking sheets. Brush the tops with melted butter. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden and crispy.

8. Serve:
Transfer the crab balls to a serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with lemon wedges and dipping sauce of your choice.

Notes

  • Chill the mixture to prevent the crab balls from falling apart.
  • Adjust breadcrumbs as needed if the mixture feels too wet.
  • For added flavor, mix grated Parmesan into the coating breadcrumbs.
  • Serve with tartar sauce, spicy aioli, or lemon-garlic butter for extra zing.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 80 kcal
  • Fat: 4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4 g
  • Protein: 5 g

Find it online: https://wearerecipes.com/crab-balls-crispy-flavorful-and-easy-to-make/