Spicy Maryland Crab Balls Recipe
Spicy Crab balls are an Eastern Shore Tradition they make a perfect appetizer or finger food for holidays, or a football party.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Maryland Blue Crabmeat (pasteurized or fresh)
- 1/2 cup cracker crumbs or bread crumbs
- 2 eggs (or 1 large)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- Peanut Oil or Vegetable for frying
Directions
- In small bowl, beat eggs; mix in mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce and mustard.
- Remove all cartilage from crabmeat and place crab in large bowl fold in egg mixture then add and mix remaining ingredients.
- Shape into about 30 balls about 1 inch in diameter and chill.
- Gently drop crab balls one at a time into hot (350 ºF) oil to cover. Cook until browned; remove and drain.
- Serve with crackers and cocktail sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 62g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 200 | |
| Calories from Fat 128 | 64% |
| Total Fat 14.43g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 2.43g | 10% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium 177mg | 7% |
| Potassium 78mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 13.29g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 0.89g | 1% |
| Protein 4.54g | 7% |
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