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Maryland Crab Balls Recipe

Maryland Crab Balls are a bite-sized version of a classic favorite, and they’re always a hit at gatherings. Packed with sweet, tender crab meat and just the right blend of seasoning, these little bites are bursting with flavor. I love serving them as appetizers or party snacks because they’re easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Dip them in tartar sauce or a little melted butter, and you’ve got a true taste of Maryland!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Crabmeat, Back Fin
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed
  • 1 tsp mustard, yellow
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice, fresh
  • 2 tbsp parsley, fresh, chopped
  • 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Method
 

  1. Place crabmeat in a mixing bowl, picking any stray shell fragments out.
  2. Add crushed crackers, Old Bay Seasoning & parsley to the crab.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine egg, mustard, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce.
  4. Whip with a whisk until smooth.
  5. Pour egg mixture over the crabmeat and crackers and gently mix careful not to break up large lumps of crabmeat.
  6. Mold into golfball-sized balls and place on a cookie sheet.
  7. Bake @ 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
  8. Drizzle w/ melted butter and allow to cool, serving w/ saltine crackers