Best Crab Ball Appetizers Recipes

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CRAB BALLS



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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

1 lb Backfin crab meat
1 egg, beaten
1 c crushed Ritz crackers
1 tsp yellow mustard
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp parsley
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

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 CAKE BITES



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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

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 egg
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay™ seafood seasoning
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 containers (8 oz each) refrigerated pasteurized lump crabmeat, cleaned
2/3 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Lemon wedges

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

1 pound fresh crabmeat
2 large eggs, well beaten
Optional: 3 to 4 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup cracker crumbs
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt, or seasoned salt or Old Bay seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup of breadcrumbs
1 to 2 cups of vegetable oil, for frying

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



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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

1/2 lb crabmeat, cartilage removed
1 1/2 cups soft breadcrumbs
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons seafood cocktail sauce
2 tablespoons Miracle Whip
2 tablespoons minced green onions
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 dash ground red pepper
1 dash black pepper
1 cup crushed potato chips

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

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