Crab Balls Recipe

Name: Crab Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Peanut oil, for frying; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 white onion, chopped; 1/2 cup dill pickle chips, chopped; Fresh lemon juice; Pinch House Seasoning, recipe follows; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 slices bread, crust removed and processed into crumbs; 1/3 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1 teaspoon House Seasoning, recipe follows; 1 teaspoon seasoning salt; 1 egg, beaten; 1 pound lump crabmeat, picked free of any shells; 1 cup salt; 1/4 cup black pepper; 1/4 cup garlic powder

Servings: persons

Peanut oil, for frying
1 cup mayonnaise
1 white onion, chopped
1/2 cup dill pickle chips, chopped
Fresh lemon juice
Pinch House Seasoning, recipe follows
Freshly ground black pepper
2 slices bread, crust removed and processed into crumbs
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon House Seasoning, recipe follows
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 egg, beaten
1 pound lump crabmeat, picked free of any shells
1 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder

1
In a heavy, deep pot, preheat peanut oil to 365 degrees F.
2
For the Tartar Sauce, combine all ingredients into a food processor and blend to achieve desired chunkiness, adjust seasoning and chill until ready to use.
3
For the Crab Balls: In a large bowl, moisten bread crumbs with heavy cream.
4
Mix in remaining ingredients.
5
Shape into balls about the size of a walnut.
6
Fry in oil until brown, about 5 minutes per batch.
7
Serve Crab Balls while hot, with tartar sauce.
8
Balls can also be made ahead of time and reheated.
9
Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

579

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Peanut oil, for frying, 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 white onion, chopped, 1/2 cup dill pickle chips, chopped, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crab Balls

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Variations & substitutions

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