CRISPY CRAB BALLS

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Great with Peach Spritzers!

Provided by Sheri Raleigh-Yearby

Categories     Seafood Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb lump crab meat
1 c cooked shrimp, chopped
1 c rice, cooked, cooled
1 egg, beaten
1 Tbsp half and half
1/4 c celery, minced
1/4 c green onions, minced
1/4 c red bell pepper, minced
1 Tbsp lemon zest, grated
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 c bread crumbs
2 Tbsp yellow cornmeal
1/2 c panko bread crumbs
1 tsp cayenne pepper
salt and pepper
cooking oil for frying

Steps:

  • 1. Separate crab meat and remove any small pieces of shell. Add chopped cooked shrimp and toss with lemon zest and lemon juice
  • 2. Beat egg and half and half.
  • 3. Mix together crab, shrimp, rice and egg mixture.
  • 4. Add celery, green onion, bell pepper and dry seasonings.
  • 5. Form 2 inch balls and place on parchment or waxed paper. Mix panko, bread crumbs and cornmeal. Salt & pepper to taste.
  • 6. Heat oil to 350 degrees. Roll crab balls into bread crumb mixture and deep fry the crab balls until golden brown.
  • 7. Serve with cocktail or Remoulade sauce.

idris yusuf
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These crab balls were a waste of time. They were not good at all.


Peter Connolly
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I'm not sure I'll make these crab balls again. They were just okay.


Bad Boys
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I can't wait to make these crab balls for my next party.


BD ENTERTAINMENT 9525
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These crab balls are definitely going into my regular appetizer rotation.


Md Mehedul
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I'm glad I tried these crab balls. They were a lot better than I expected.


Bishaar Bukhaari Official
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These crab balls were a nice change from the usual fried appetizers.


Dilan Buddhika
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I'm not a big fan of crab, but I thought these crab balls were pretty good.


Niswarth Dangal
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These crab balls were a disaster! They fell apart when I tried to fry them.


salman sawon
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I found these crab balls to be a bit bland. I think I'll add some more seasoning next time.


Sohag Samoli
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These crab balls were a little too spicy for my taste, but they were still good.


Jafar Uswege
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I wasn't sure how these would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're really good!


Ali gondal
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These crab balls are so easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.


Lanni Cade
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I love how crispy these crab balls are. They're the perfect party food.


Tina Bell
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These were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were gone in minutes.


Shamroz khan
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I've made these crab balls several times now and they always turn out great. They're a quick and easy appetizer that everyone loves.


Leon likes frogs
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These crab balls were a hit at my party! They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a delicious crab flavor.