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.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Gently fold in the crab meat, green onions, and parsley (if using). Be careful not to break the crab meat into very small pieces.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Pour the panko breadcrumbs onto a plate. Roll the crab ball in the breadcrumbs until evenly coated on all sides.

Step 5

Sprinkle the top of the crab ball with paprika for garnish.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Serve chilled or at room temperature with crackers, vegetables, or your choice of dippable sides.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(524.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1168.0

Total Fat 85.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 46.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 349.1mg	0%
Sodium 2121.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 46.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g	0%
Total Sugars 11.5g
Protein 58.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 421.0mg	0%
Iron 4.3mg	0%
Potassium 1096.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.6%

Protein: 19.6%

Carbs: 15.7%