crispy crab balls
Great with Peach Spritzers!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Deep Fry
yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound lump crab meat
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 cup rice, cooked, cooled
- 1 - egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon half and half
- 1/4 cup celery, minced
- 1/4 cup green onions, minced
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest, grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- - salt and pepper
- - cooking oil for frying
How To Make crispy crab balls
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Step 1Separate crab meat and remove any small pieces of shell. Add chopped cooked shrimp and toss with lemon zest and lemon juice
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Step 2Beat egg and half and half.
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Step 3Mix together crab, shrimp, rice and egg mixture.
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Step 4Add celery, green onion, bell pepper and dry seasonings.
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Step 5Form 2 inch balls and place on parchment or waxed paper. Mix panko, bread crumbs and cornmeal. Salt & pepper to taste.
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Step 6Heat oil to 350 degrees. Roll crab balls into bread crumb mixture and deep fry the crab balls until golden brown.
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Step 7Serve with cocktail or Remoulade sauce.
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