DEEP-FRIED CRABMEAT BALLS

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I found this in my mother's recipes and it is so simple and a real crowd pleaser!! 8) (Prep time includes refrigerating time).

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories     Crab

Time 45m

Yield 25 balls

Number Of Ingredients 12

fine dry breadcrumb
6 1/2 ounces crabmeat
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon butter
2 beaten eggs
1/2 teaspoon onion, minced
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper

Steps:

  • Melt the butter, and blend in the flour, then milk.
  • Cook until thickened, stir continuously.
  • Cut the crabmeat into small pieces, removing fiber.
  • Combine crabmeat with the spices, onion, parsley, and Worcestershire to cream sauce.
  • Lightly sprinkle the breadcrumbs on bottom of pan.
  • Spread the mixture in pan and chill for 1/2 hour.
  • When chilled, mold the mixture into small balls and roll in fine bread crumbs.
  • Then dip in beaten egg, and re-coat in crumbs.
  • Fry in deep fat about 350F, or until lightly browned.
  • Drain on paper towels, stick tooth-picks in and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 21.7, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 21.9, Sodium 168.1, Carbohydrate 0.8, Sugar 0.1, Protein 2.1

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