Title: Delightful Artichoke and Crab Balls: A Symphony of Flavors
Indulge in a culinary adventure with our tantalizing Artichoke and Crab Balls, a harmonious blend of flavors that will captivate your taste buds. These golden-brown morsels, crafted with a medley of fresh artichoke hearts, succulent crab meat, and a symphony of herbs and spices, promise an explosion of taste in every bite. Served with a zesty dipping sauce, these delectable balls are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual gathering or an elegant party.
This comprehensive recipe guide features variations to suit every palate, including a classic version brimming with the natural goodness of artichoke and crab, a spicy rendition infused with a touch of heat, and a vegetarian alternative that celebrates the vibrant flavors of artichoke and cheese. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, this guide ensures that every bite of your Artichoke and Crab Balls is a moment of pure culinary bliss. Get ready to embark on a flavor journey like no other, as we dive into the world of these delectable treats.
CRAB CAKE-STUFFED ARTICHOKES
We took the classic stuffed artichoke and gave it a boost with all the fun flavors of a crab cake, classic seafood seasoning included. Most stuffed artichoke recipes go through the same trimming process but keep the artichokes whole, leaving the inedible "choke" intact. We opted to cut the artichoke in half lengthwise, so that the choke can be easily removed with a melon baller, then stuffed and tied the artichoke back together with kitchen twine, insuring all the delicious filling stays inside.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 2h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix the crab meat, garlic, breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley, seasoning blend, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt and few good grinds pepper in a medium bowl until combined. Pour in the olive oil and toss until the mixture is evenly coated and the texture of wet sand. Set aside.
- Fill a large bowl with cold water, squeeze in the juice of 1 of the lemon halves and then drop in both lemon halves. Working with 1 artichoke at a time, trim about 1 inch off the top with a serrated knife, then snap off the tough outer leaves around the stem (about 2 layers of leaves). Use kitchen shears to trim 1/4 to 1/2 inch off the thorny leaf tips. Cut off the stem completely so the artichoke can sit flat and upright. Cut the artichoke in half lengthwise through the stem using a chef's knife, then use a melon baller to remove the choke (the fuzzy "hair" in the very center of the artichoke). Rub the cut parts with a lemon half (from the bowl), then keep the artichoke in the lemon water while you trim the rest.
- Use your fingers to spread the leaves of each artichoke half, then stuff the crumb mixture between each. Fill the very center of each artichoke half with some of the breadcrumb mixture as well. Use kitchen twine to tie the artichoke halves back together, making sure to prevent the breadcrumbs from falling out.
- Set up a steamer basket over a large pot of simmering water, then add the stuffed artichokes upright (don't worry if they're snug). Cover with a lid and steam over medium-low heat, adding more water as needed, until the bottom of the artichoke is tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Within the last 5 minutes of cooking, preheat the oven to broil.
- Transfer the stuffed artichokes from the steamer basket to a rimmed baking sheet and remove the kitchen twine. Place the artichoke halves cut-side up. Watching carefully, broil until the breadcrumbs turn crisp and golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a platter and serve with an extra dusting of seasoning blend and the lemon wedges.
HOT ARTICHOKE AND CRAB DIP
My friend had made this recipe. Very tasty! Serve warm with baguette slices.
Provided by bernett5
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Crab Dip Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine cream cheese and mayonnaise in a large bowl until smooth; stir in garlic. Gently stir artichoke hearts, crab, Parmesan cheese, 1/3 cup green onion, 1/3 cup red bell pepper, and cayenne pepper into cream cheese mixture. Transfer the dip to a 9-inch pie dish and sprinkle top with bread crumbs.
- Bake in the preheated oven until crumb topping is golden brown and dip is hot, 20 to 30 minutes. Garnish with 2 teaspoons green onion and 2 teaspoons chopped red bell pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 26.8 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 272.8 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
CRAB ARTICHOKE BALL
Dear friend of mine used to make this crab ball for our get togethers. I made for a friend to bring to Her office party. But I added artichokes just for a twist! With the marinate in the artichokes You dont need to many more spices. Hope You enjoy this easy app.
Provided by Lisa G. Sweet Pantry Gal @2sweetinc
Categories Cheese Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- To a bowl add softened cream cheese, drained artichokes, crab meat,worcestershire, spices and 2 tablespoons cocktail sauce. Mix together well.
- Form into ball. Make well in center and pour more cocktail sauce in well and over edges. Squeeze few lemon wedges over. Refrigerate till ready to serve. Serve with crackers, mini bagels or pretzels.
- I usually make my own cocktail sauce. So adjust spices.
BAKED CRAB AND ARTICHOKE DIP
This baked crab and artichoke dip is made and served in a bread bowl that you can eat too!
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Crab Dip Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Combine cream cheese, crab meat, artichoke bottoms, 6 ounces Cheddar cheese, red bell pepper, green onions, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon zest and juice, tarragon, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl; season with salt and black pepper.
- Cut the top 1/3 off the loaf of sourdough bread and discard. Remove the bread filling and discard, leaving just the crust. Place in the prepared baking dish.
- Transfer artichoke mixture to the prepared bread bowl; top with 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese and cayenne pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven until dip is warmed and top is golden brown, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 92.1 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 754.4 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
ARTICHOKE BALLS
Make and share this Artichoke Balls recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 24 balls
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350. In a medium bowl combine artichoke, bread crumbs, eggs, olive oil, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, lemon juice and garlic.
- Form mixture into 24 small balls, 1 inch in diameter, and roll in remaining Parmesan cheese. Set on a lightly greased baking sheet.
- Bake artichoke balls until eggs are set throughout and balls are heated through, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.9, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 16.8, Sodium 121.9, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 2.1
CRAB STUFFED ARTICHOKES
Steps:
- Lightly oil baking sheet with olive oil and place in the oven to preheat.
- Trim and clean the artichokes by removing the lower 3 to 4 rows of outer leaves, and leaving 1/2-inch of stem. Trim the sharp tips off the remaining leaves with kitchen shears.
- In large pot, boil or steam artichokes 30 to 45 minutes, or until knife easily enters the base of the leaves. Remove from pan and let cool.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In medium mixing bowl, mix mayonnaise and Worcestershire sauce. When smooth, season with salt and pepper, to taste. Mix in bread crumbs, tarragon, scallions, parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest, and crab meat until well blended.
- Remove leaves from cooled artichokes, and scoop out choke inside. Generously fill artichoke with crabmeat mixture (approximately 2 to 3 tablespoons per artichoke), until a small mound is present in each, Drizzle each lightly with olive oil.
- Bake stuffed artichokes for 20 minutes, or until tops are lightly browned.
- Serve immediately.
STEAMED ARTICHOKE CRAB DIP
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl and stir to combine. Add chopped, cooked artichoke hearts and lump crabmeat. Stir well and season with more salt and pepper, if necessary. Pour into an oven proof dish (a large ramekin works well) and bake dip for 10 to 12 minutes until heated through and top is nice and bubbly. Serve with Croutons and garnish with parsley sprigs and Parmesan.
- Trim artichokes down to their hearts, working quickly so they don't go too brown (you can rub with lemon juice as you go if you like). Split hearts in half lengthwise and drizzle with a little olive oil and season with some salt and pepper. Place into a microwave-steamer bag and cook for 2 to 3 minutes in your microwave (time may vary depending on your microwave). When done allow to sit in the bag for 1 minute then remove and roughly chop. Set aside to cool.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut baguette on a slight bias and lay out on a sheet tray. Drizzle with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Bake in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
ARTICHOKE AND CRAB BALLS
My family loves to have these any time. They are a great comfort food.
Provided by Sarah Marie @sarahmarie117
Categories Other Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a heavy non-stick pan over medium high heat. Saute garlic for about 3 minutes. Then add the mashed artichoke hearts and crab meat and cook for 2-3 minutes until hot.
- Stir in the eggs and cook 2-3 minutes until they begin to set. Stir in 1-1/2 cups of the bread crumbs and salt and pepper to taste and cook another 2 minutes until hot. Remove from the heat. Stir in the cheese. Mix thoroughly and set aside to cool.
- Preheat oven to 350F. When mixture is cool enough to handle, roll into bite size balls. Roll balls in additional breadcrumbs and arrange on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes.
HOT ARTICHOKE CRAB DIP
Andrew Zimmern's rich dip guarantees a bite of something delicious with every scoop: jumbo lump crabmeat, artichokes, and Parmesan are combined and baked till bubbly brown. Serve it with buttered toast points for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Provided by Andrew Zimmern
Categories appetizer
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Dip: Preheat oven to 525 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, add crab meat, mayonnaise, Madeira, salt, paprika, cayenne, and white pepper. Mince the garlic (you should have about 1 tablespoon) and add to the bowl. Crumple up the parsley and finely chop it; add 3 tablespoons to the bowl and reserve the rest. Add the cheese to the bowl and set aside.
- (Note: If using canned artichokes, skip to Step 4.) Prepare fresh artichokes: Peel outer layers of the artichoke to reveal the tender leaves at the stem. Place the artichoke on its side and slice off the top third or so. Continue to peel away the darker outer layers, revealing the pale yellow interior. Make acidulated water: Add water to a bowl. Squeeze lemon juice from 1½ lemons into the water, followed by the squeezed lemon halves themselves. This acidulated water will be used to prevent the artichoke from oxidizing and turning brown. Set aside. Squeeze the juice from the remaining lemon half directly into the dip.
- Continue breaking down the artichoke: Cut most of the stem off. Then use a paring knife to trim away the tough fibrous leaves around the stem. Slice off about an inch of the top to reveal the inner purple choke; remove the pale, tender layers surrounding the choke and place them in the acidulated water. Next, place the trimmed artichoke in the palm of your hand. Use a paring knife at an angle to cut all the way around the choke to remove it. (Don't cut too deep, or the tender heart will be removed, too!) Continue to scrape to remove all of the fuzzy hairs; a spoon works well, too. Slice what remains into ½-inch pieces and place into the acidulated water. Repeat with remaining artichokes. (Note: Artichoke pieces will need to be steamed or boiled for 10-15 minutes before adding them to the dip.)
- Canned artichokes: Make sure the hearts are well drained. Slice them diagonally into ¼-inch strips; add to the bowl with the other dip ingredients. Gently stir to combine, being careful not to break up the lump crab meat. Evenly spread mixture into a baking dish. Top with a pinch of paprika, some more chopped parsley, a sprinkling of salt, and 1-2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan. Baking the dip: Place baking dish on the upper rack of the oven and immediately turn the temperature down to 400 F. Bake uncovered until brown and bubbly, 20 minutes.
- Toast points: Meanwhile, slice bread into ¾-inch slices. Thinly spread butter onto both sides of each slice. Trim the crusts, then slice in half diagonally to get two triangles per slice. Place on a baking sheet and toast in the oven at 400 degrees F until golden, about 10 minutes.
- Place toast points on a serving plate next to bubbling hot dip. Heap a spoonful of dip on toast and eat immediately.
ARTICHOKE BALLS
Personally I like my artichoke balls served cold but if you like yours served hot these can be baked before serving.
Provided by Donna Graffagnino
Categories Cheese Appetizers
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Squeeze liquid from artichoke hearts.
- 2. In food processor chop artichoke hearts, garlic, 1 cup bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, olive oil, optional boiled eggs, garlic powder and onion powder.
- 3. Put mixture in refrigerator to chill.
- 4. Combine Romano & remaining breadcrumbs.
- 5. Roll to completely coat in Romano & breadcrumbs.
- 6. When mixture is cold, roll into small balls. If you have a melon baller this makes the perfect size.
- 7. These can be served cold or if you prefer them hot then bake them in 350* F oven until balls start to brown.
- 8. *Note: Balls can be frozen before rolling in bread crumb mixture.
CRAB AND ARTICHOKE TARTS
This is a quickly prepared, savory appetizer or hors d'oeuvre.
Provided by Zannie
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Combine crabmeat, artichoke hearts, red bell pepper, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, green onions, flour, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a bowl.
- Spoon crabmeat mixture evenly into tart shells. Place filled shells on a baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until tart is golden and filling is bubbling, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 41.7 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 449.7 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
ARTICHOKE AND CRAB SPREAD
I bought a similar spread at the grocery store a while back, and I thought that I could do it better and cheaper myself. You can use imitation crab, instead of the real thing if you like. I use cooked and frozen artichoke hearts or you can buy fresh artichokes, and cook the hearts up yourself.
Provided by Joanne
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Crab Dip Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place artichoke hearts, crab, green onions, garlic, and lemon juice in a food processor and pulse until chopped fairly small. Add cream cheese and puree until smooth.
- Pour dip into a non-metallic bowl, and chill for 1 hour.
- Serve with crackers or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 49.5 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 152.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
ARTICHOKE AND CRABMEAT TRIANGLES
This is a easy recipe. It is an old favorite of mine that I used to use as a dip. I like the use of the English muffins as the base. It gives them a nice crispy texture.
Provided by Barbara Gilhuly
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Crab
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a medium size mixing bowl, combine artichoke hearts, crabmeat, mayonnaise, onions, and cheese. Mix thoroughly.
- Split each English muffin in half ,and spread the mixture on the cut side of the split muffins. Cut each of the sliced muffins into quarters. Arrange the muffin-bites on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 840.7 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 138.3 mg, Fat 51.9 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 41.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1862 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
Tips:
- Prep the Artichoke: Steaming the artichoke beforehand helps soften the leaves and make them easier to work with.
- Use Fresh Herbs: Fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, and chives add a vibrant flavor to the crab balls.
- Don't Overmix: Overmixing the crab mixture can result in tough crab balls. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the Crab Mixture: Chilling the crab mixture for at least 30 minutes helps firm it up and makes it easier to form into balls.
- Use Panko Breadcrumbs: Panko breadcrumbs provide a crispy coating for the crab balls.
- Fry at the Right Temperature: Maintain the oil temperature between 350°F and 375°F to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
- Drain on Paper Towels: After frying, drain the crab balls on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Conclusion:
Zesty, crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside, these artichoke and crab balls are a delightful appetizer or main course. The combination of artichoke hearts, crab meat, and a blend of herbs and spices creates a unique and flavorful dish. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce, remoulade, or cocktail sauce. Adjust the level of heat by adding more or less cayenne pepper. With their vibrant color and enticing aroma, these crab balls are sure to impress your guests and become a favorite party snack or meal.
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