Paleo Maryland Crab Balls are the perfect appetizer for dinner. As a Maryland girl, I grew up with a deep love of Crabs and Old Bay. I enjoy nothing more during the summer than sitting with friends or family, enjoying steamed crabs. One of my favorite dishes is crab cakes and crab balls. You can find Crab Cakes or Crab Balls on most menus in any Maryland Restaurant. The problem? They use bread crumbs when making them that are not gluten-free and are a no go because of my Celiac. So when I get a craving, I have to make them myself.
How to make Paleo Maryland Crab Balls:
Bread isn't a staple in our house; we sometimes have some in the freezer, but most of the time, we don't. One thing I ALWAYS have is Almond Flour. It has become my go-to substitute for Bread as a filling. It works perfectly and doesn't affect the taste at all! These little balls of deliciousness are packed full of flavor and are the perfect appetizer or dinner. They work great for a quick dinner, taking less than 15 to make! Just throw all the ingredients into a mixing bowl, and mix till combined. Make into one-inch balls, place them on a sheet pan and cook for 7 minutes!
Are you looking for the perfect sauce to go with them? Then you should try my Old Bay Aioli. Paleo Maryland Crab Balls also go great dipped in Tarter Sauce! No matter what sauce you use, I can guarantee you will love these! You can use this recipe to make delicious crab cakes if you like! Want to give them a little extra kick? Add a splash or two of hot sauce, crushed red pepper, or cayenne pepper. Make these your own and as always, ENJOY!
PrintMaryland Crab Balls
Maryland Crab Balls that are perfectly seasoned and are perfect for dinner or as an appetizer and with my Old Bay Aioli!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 7 mins
- Total Time: 12 mins
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Broil
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 point Lump Crab Meat
- 4 tablespoons Almond Flour
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay
- 1 tablespoon Dried Parsly
- 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise ***see note
- 2 teaspoons Coconut Amino
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to Broil
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl
- Once combined, create one inch balls
- Spread out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- Broil for 7 minutes
- Enjoy with Old Bay Aioli!
Notes
*if following a specific diet, make sure your Mayonnaise is compliant or use homemade!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 256
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 1020.9 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4.2 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 43.7 g
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