Best Paula Deens Crab Balls Recipes

PAULA DEEN'S CRAB BALLS

Steps:

• In a heavy, deep pot, preheat peanut oil to 365 degrees.
• In a large bowl, moisten bread crumbs with heavy cream. Mix in remaining ingredients. Shape into balls about the size of a walnut. Fry in oil until browned, about 5 minutes per batch. Serve with tartar sauce. Can make balls ahead and reheat.

PAULA DEEN'S CAJUN SEAFOOD BALLS

Steps:

• Pulse the shrimp in a food processor until finely chopped.
• Transfer the shrimp into a large mixing bowl.
• Add all the remaining ingredients except 1 of the beaten eggs and the bread crumbs, and fold together gently but thoroughly.
• Roll the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls and dip into the beaten egg and then dredge in the bread crumbs.
• Deep-fry in 350 degree F oil until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Serve with lemon wedges and more tartar or remoulade sauce for dipping.

PAULA DEEN'S BOILED CRABS IN GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• In a large pot drop crabs into boiling water, making sure water covers the crabs.
• Add Old Bay and salt to boiling water and crabs.
• Cook until crabs are red, approximately 10 minutes.
• Let crabs cool to the touch.
• Remove the lungs (they can be found by lifting the back shell up, they look like"fingers").
• Leave any roe in there and also leave the claws attached.
• Crack crabs down the middle, making 2 pieces of each crab.
• In a deep skillet, melt the butter and add garlic and parsley (I always add a little Tony Cacheres or cayenne too).
• Place the crabs in the butter mixture, coating them and then place on a platter.
• Pour remaining butter from skillet onto the crabs before serving.
• Serve with bread to sop up the extra butter on the platter.

PAULA DEEN'S CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients, except for the flour and peanut oil. Shape into patties and dust with flour.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When oil is hot, carefully place crab cakes, in batches, in pan and fry until browned, about 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully flip crab cakes and fry on other side until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Serve warm with preferred sauce.