Crab Ball
Elevate your next gathering with this easy yet impressive Crab Ball recipe, a creamy and flavorful appetizer guaranteed to delight seafood lovers. Made with a luxurious blend of cream cheese, lump or canned crab meat, and zesty seasonings like Old Bay, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice, this dish is bursting with coastal-inspired flavor. Finely chopped green onions and optional parsley add a fresh, herbaceous touch, while a coating of crispy panko breadcrumbs ensures the perfect balance of textures. Garnished with a sprinkle of paprika for a pop of color, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and can be served with an assortment of crackers or crisp vegetables for a versatile, crowd-pleasing treat. Perfect for holidays, parties, or any occasion, this indulgent crab ball shines as the centerpiece of your appetizer spread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 8 oz Crab meat (lump or canned, drained)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 2 tbsp Green onions (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp Parsley (finely chopped, optional)
- 0.25 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 0.5 tsp Paprika (for garnish)
- 1 assorted Crackers or vegetables (for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and garlic powder. Use a hand mixer or spoon to mix until smooth and well incorporated.
Gently fold in the crab meat, green onions, and parsley (if using). Be careful not to break the crab meat into very small pieces.
Shape the crab mixture into a ball using your hands. If the mixture is too sticky, lightly coat your hands with water or oil to help shape the ball.
Pour the panko breadcrumbs onto a plate. Roll the crab ball in the breadcrumbs until evenly coated on all sides.
Sprinkle the top of the crab ball with paprika for garnish.
Transfer the crab ball to a serving plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow it to firm up and the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature with crackers, vegetables, or your choice of dippable sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1168 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.4 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.9 g | 234% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 349 mg | 116% | |
| Sodium | 2122 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.7 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.5 g | ||
| Protein | 58.4 g | 117% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 421 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1097 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
