Best 5 Crab Ball Appetizers Recipes
Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite crab ball appetizers, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These delectable morsels, crafted with succulent crab meat, a medley of aromatic herbs, and a touch of zesty spices, are sure to be the stars of any gathering. Discover three enticing variations in this article: classic crab balls, bursting with the natural sweetness of crab; bacon-wrapped crab balls, a savory combination of smoky bacon and tender crab; and spicy crab balls, featuring a fiery kick that will leave your palate craving more. Each recipe is meticulously explained, guiding you through the process of creating these culinary gems with ease. Whether you prefer the timeless flavors of the classic, the indulgent richness of the bacon-wrapped, or the tantalizing heat of the spicy, these crab ball appetizers are guaranteed to impress your guests and become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CRAB BALLS
These baked crab balls are super easy to make, and are a fun dish to make. The recipe is fun because it could be enjoyed as an appetizer or a light dinner.
Provided by Melissa Turner
Categories Seafood Appetizers
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Place crab meat in a mixing bowl and pick out any stray shell fragments.
- 2. Add crushed crackers, Old Bay seasoning, and parsley to the crab.
- 3. In a separate bowl, combine egg, mustard, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Whip with a whisk until smooth.
- 4. Pour egg mixture over the crab meat and crackers. Gently mix, careful not to break up large lumps of crab meat.
- 5. Mold into golfball-sized balls and place on a cookie sheet.
- 6. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
- 7. Drizzle with melted butter and allow to cool. Serve with saltine crackers. Enjoy delicious baked crab balls!
CRAB BALLS
We love crab cooked many ways here in Southern Maryland. This is one of my family's favorites. They are golden and crispy on the outside, smooth and savory on the inside! We do not use cocktail or tartar sauce, but feel free to use them if you like. If you use frozen crab meat, drain it well before using. You may also make...
Provided by Lynne Hawkins
Categories Sandwiches
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Heat oil on medium-high until droplets of water sizzle and pop.
- 2. Mix together the vegetables and crab meat.
- 3. Sprinkle spices and flour over crab mixture, stir until coated.
- 4. Add beaten egg and mix until just combined.
- 5. Form 8 balls out of crab mixture using a large cookie scoop.
- 6. Gently roll each ball in panko crumbs and set on a plate.
- 7. Gently put them in the hot oil
- 8. Cook about 5-7 minutes, when they begin to float turn them over with a slotted spoon.
- 9. Cook 4-5 minutes more until golden brown.
- 10. Remove from oil and place on a paper towel to drain.
- 11. Cool just a few minutes and serve plain or with your choice of sauce.
CRAB CAKE BITES
These appetizer bites are a mini way to enjoy crab cakes for your next gathering. Crab, fresh chives and spices are folded into bread crumbs, shaped and baked for the perfect bite. Serve with lemon-garlic sauce for dipping.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
- In medium bowl, stir together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, the egg, chives, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, seafood seasoning and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Fold in crabmeat and bread crumbs until well blended (mixture will be moist). Using measuring tablespoon, shape mixture into 36 (1 1/2-inch) balls. Place on cookie sheet.
- Bake 16 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned and hot in center. Cool 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together Lemon-Garlic Sauce ingredients until blended. Serve bites with sauce and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
FRIED CRAB BALLS
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Deep-fried crab balls will be a big hit. The simple little deep-fried appetizers are made with fresh crabmeat, mayonnaise, and seasonings.
Provided by Diana Rattray
Categories Appetizer
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 639 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 465 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 63 g, ServingSize 4 to 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CRAB BALL APPETIZERS
I found this recipe in a book called "Great American Favorite Brand Name Cookbook" and I have not tried it yet, but I'm trying to get some stuff up here before I have to return the book. So if anyone tries it and has any comments, let me know. Hope you enjoy! (Prep time includes chill time).
Provided by PSU Lioness
Categories Crab
Time 1h15m
Yield 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In large bowl, combine all ingredients, EXCEPT potato chips. Cover; chill at least 1 hour.
- Form mixture into 36 balls, using a rounded teaspoon for each. Roll in crushed chips; place on baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated 425 degree oven, 10-12 minutes or until hot and golden brown.
- Serve with additional cocktail sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 12.7, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 8.5, Sodium 67.5, Carbohydrate 1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.5
Tips:
- Choose fresh crab meat. Fresh crab meat has a sweeter and more delicate flavor than frozen crab meat.
- Use a variety of crab meat. Different types of crab meat have different flavors and textures. Using a variety of crab meat will give your crab balls a more complex flavor.
- Don't overmix the crab mixture. Overmixing will make the crab balls tough.
- Be careful not to overcook the crab balls. Crab balls are done cooking when they are golden brown and the crab meat is cooked through.
- Serve crab balls with your favorite dipping sauce. Crab balls are delicious served with tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or lemon butter sauce.
Conclusion:
Crab balls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with a mixture of crab meat, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, and spices. Crab balls can be baked, fried, or air-fried. They can also be served with a variety of dipping sauces.
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