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Crispy Crab Balls

Crispy Crab Balls: Elevate Your Game Day with Seafood Delights

Crispy Crab Balls are the ultimate game day appetizer, combining crunch and tender crab for a delightful seafood experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 balls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crab Mixture
  • 1 cup crabmeat fresh or canned
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Louisiana hot sauce to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
For the Coating
  • 1 cup bread crumbs or corn flakes, panko for extra crunch
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil for dairy-free
For the Dipping Sauce
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce to taste

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • scoop
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crispy Crab Balls
  1. Drain the crabmeat thoroughly and gently break up any lumps. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, egg, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, Old Bay seasoning, and salt until smooth.
  3. Fold the crabmeat into the mixture, then gradually add breadcrumbs. Stir gently to maintain crab integrity.
  4. Cover and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Shape the chilled mixture into golf ball-sized balls and coat with additional breadcrumbs.
  7. Place the crab balls on the baking sheets and brush tops with melted butter.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 2ballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Crispy Crab Balls can be served with various dipping sauces for enhanced flavor.

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