crispy crab balls

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Waco, TX
Updated on Oct 3, 2015

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

  • Step 1
    Separate crab meat and remove any small pieces of shell. Add chopped cooked shrimp and toss with lemon zest and lemon juice
  • Step 2
    Beat egg and half and half.
  • Step 3
    Mix together crab, shrimp, rice and egg mixture.
  • Step 4
    Add celery, green onion, bell pepper and dry seasonings.
  • Step 5
    Form 2 inch balls and place on parchment or waxed paper. Mix panko, bread crumbs and cornmeal. Salt & pepper to taste.
  • Step 6
    Heat oil to 350 degrees. Roll crab balls into bread crumb mixture and deep fry the crab balls until golden brown.
  • Step 7
    Serve with cocktail or Remoulade sauce.

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