5.0 from 3 votes
Crab Balls
Whether you’re a seafood sweetheart or a seafood skeptic, you’ve got to try these crispy, crunchy Crab Balls!
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 264 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound lump crab meat picked over for shells
- 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons parsley finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons red bell pepper finely chopped
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine crab meat, bread crumbs, egg, mayonnaise, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, black pepper, lemon juice, and bell pepper. Mix gently to avoid breaking the crab meat.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch round balls and place them on a tray.
- Chill the crab balls in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes to firm up.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F. Fry the crab balls in batches until golden and crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
264kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
1152mg
(48%)
Potassium
300mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
332IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 264kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1152mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 332IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.