Crab Balls

By chelyc13

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh crabmeat, picked over
• 2 cups crushed ritz crackers, divded
• 6 tblsp unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup canned evaporated milk
• 2 tblsp dijon mustard
• 2 tblsp worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepepr
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 large egg
• vegetable oil for frying

Details

Servings 16

Preparation

Step 1

1. Mix crabmeat and 1 cup cracker crumbs in a large bowl. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add green pepper and onion; saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add to bowl with crab mixture. Stir in evaporated milk, dijon mustard, worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Cover and chill for 1-6 hours.

2. Using a scant 1/4 cup for each, form crab mixture into sixteen 1 1/2 inch diameter balls. Whisk whole milk and egg in a medium bowl. Place remaining 1 cup cracker crumbs in another meidum bowl. Roll balls in egg mixture, then coat well with crumbs. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet.

3. Pour oil into a large wide pot to a depth of 2 inch. Attach a deep fry thermometer to side of pot. ehat oil to 350. Working in batches and turning occasionally, fry crab balls until golden brown, 4-6 minutes per batch. Transfer to paper towels.