Ingredients
- Peanut oil, for frying
Tartar Sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup dill pickle chips, chopped
- Fresh lemon juice
- Pinch House Seasoning, recipe follows
- Freshly ground black pepper
Crab Balls:
- 2 slices bread, crust removed and processed into crumbs
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 teaspoon House Seasoning, recipe follows
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 pound lump crabmeat, picked free of any shells
Directions
In a heavy, deep pot, preheat peanut oil to 365 degrees F.
For the Tartar Sauce, combine all ingredients into a food processor and blend to achieve desired chunkiness, adjust seasoning and chill until ready to use.
For the Crab Balls: In a large bowl, moisten bread crumbs with heavy cream. Mix in remaining ingredients. Shape into balls about the size of a walnut. Fry in oil until brown, about 5 minutes per batch. Serve Crab Balls while hot, with tartar sauce. Balls can also be made ahead of time and reheated.
House Seasoning:
- 1 cup salt
- 1/4 cup black pepper
- 1/4 cup garlic powder
Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
Photo: Crab Balls Recipe
















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By julio09
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on February 13, 2011
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wow they was good my kids loved them
By barb_4828317
littleton, CO
on September 29, 2008
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I followed the recipe except that I formed the crab into 6 patties and sauteed them in a little butter and bacon fat. The ratio of fried outer shell to inner carb is way less this way, and it makes for less fattening/greasy cakes while still being wonderful.
By louisekolego_81...
baltimore, MD
on August 16, 2007
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she has the best food and show
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