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Crab Cake Balls on a plate with creamy dip
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5 from 11 votes

Crab Cake Balls Appetizer

These crab cake balls with this creamy garlic dipping sauce offer a finger-licking appetizer or snack for the seafood lovers out there!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: seafood
Keyword: dipping sauce
Servings: 16
Calories: 191kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seafood seasoning or your favorite seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 16 oz canned or fresh lump crabmeat cleaned
  • 2/3 cup panko crispy breadcrumbs

Creamy Garlic Dipping Sauce

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon of minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, stir together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, the egg, chives, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, seafood seasoning and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Mix until well combined. Next, mix in crabmeat and breadcrumbs until well blended.
  • Using spoons, form balls about 1.5 inches. You should get about 35 balls. Place on your prepared cooking sheet.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned and hot in center.
  • While cooking, mix together dipping sauce. Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.

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Nutrition

Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 385mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg