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crispy crab balls

ChefSheShe avatar
Recipe by
Sheri Raleigh-Yearby
@ChefSheShe
Waco, TX

Great with Peach Spritzers!

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For crispy crab balls

  • 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

How To Make crispy crab balls

  • 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.
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