Crab Balls Recipe

Name: Crab Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh crabmeat, picked over; 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers, divided; 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter; 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup canned evaporated milk; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1 large egg; Vegetable oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

1 pound fresh crabmeat, picked over
2 cups crushed Ritz crackers, divided
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup canned evaporated milk
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup whole milk
1 large egg
Vegetable oil (for frying)

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["Mix crabmeat and 1 cup cracker crumbs in a large bowl. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add green pepper and onion; saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add to bowl with crab mixture. Stir in evaporated milk, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Cover; chill for 1-6 hours.", "Using scant 1/4 cup for each, form crab mixture into sixteen 1 1/2""-diameter balls. Whisk whole milk and egg in a medium bowl. Place remaining 1 cup cracker crumbs in another medium bowl. Roll balls in egg mixture, then coat well with crumbs. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet.", "Pour oil into a large wide pot to a depth of 2"". Attach a deep-fry thermometer to side of pot. Heat oil to 350u00b0F. Working in batches and turning occasionally, fry crab balls until golden brown, 4-6 minutes per batch. Transfer to paper towels."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound fresh crabmeat, picked over, 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers, divided, 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Crab Balls falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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