Deviled Crabmeat Balls Recipe

Name: Deviled Crabmeat Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb fresh lump crabmeat, picked over for shells and cartilage; 1 tablespoon finely chopped scallion; 1 tablespoon finely chopped green bell pepper; 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; salt; fresh ground black pepper; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs; ½ cup white cornmeal; vegetable oil, for deep frying

Servings: persons

12 lb fresh lump crabmeat, picked over for shells and cartilage
1 tablespoon finely chopped scallion
1 tablespoon finely chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
salt
fresh ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs
½ cup white cornmeal
vegetable oil, for deep frying

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the crabmeat with all the remaining ingredients except the cornmeal.
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and oil; stir until well blended, adding a bit more breadcrumbs if necessary to make a firm mixture.
3
Shape the mixture into balls, using about 1 tablespoon of mixture per ball; then coat each ball lightly.
4
and evenly in the cornmeal.
5
Pour about 3 inches of oil into a heavy saucepan; heat to 375; fry the balls in batches until golden, about 2 minutes; drain on paper towels.
6
Serve hot.

162

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb fresh lump crabmeat, picked over for shells and cartilage, 1 tablespoon finely chopped scallion, 1 tablespoon finely chopped green bell pepper, 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery, and more.

Yes, Deviled Crabmeat 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.

Deviled Crabmeat Balls

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