crispy crab balls

How To Make crispy crab balls

• 1

  Separate crab meat and remove any small pieces of shell. Add chopped cooked shrimp and toss with lemon zest and lemon juice
• 2

  Beat egg and half and half.
• 3

  Mix together crab, shrimp, rice and egg mixture.
• 4

  Add celery, green onion, bell pepper and dry seasonings.
• 5

  Form 2 inch balls and place on parchment or waxed paper. Mix panko, bread crumbs and cornmeal. Salt & pepper to taste.
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  6

  Heat oil to 350 degrees. Roll crab balls into bread crumb mixture and deep fry the crab balls until golden brown.
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  7

  Serve with cocktail or Remoulade sauce.
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