Appetizer for 4
Crab Balls
Crab, breadcrumbs, egg, mayonnaise, and seasonings form chilled balls that fry until browned and hot in the center.
Typical price
$14.17for 4 servings
$3.54 per serving$14.17 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 90 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeAppetizersSnacks
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Crab$12.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $12.99Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.28Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | a little | $0.15Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.17 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Mustard, mayo, ketchupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp parsley
- 1 tsp old bay seasoning
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp red bell pepper
- vegetable oil for frying (optional)
Steps
- Mix the crab meat, breadcrumbs, egg, mayonnaise, parsley, Old Bay, pepper, lemon juice, and bell pepper.
- Shape the mixture into small balls.
- Cover and chill the crab balls for 60 minutes.
- Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet to 350 F.
- Fry the crab balls for 3 to 4 minutes, turning them gently, until browned and hot throughout.
Swaps
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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