Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsJoe's Crab ShackGreat Balls Of Fire Recipe

Great Balls Of Fire Recipe

Inspired by Joe's Crab Shack
Time45m
Serves4

Scratch made with crab, seafood, cream cheese, jalapeños, with fries and ranch

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Ingredients

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Seafood Balls

Fries

Ranch Dressing

Method

Seafood Balls

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mixture

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, chopped shrimp, softened cream cheese, diced jalapeños, and chopped green onions.

  2. 2

    Season the Mixture

    Add garlic powder, black pepper, and salt to the seafood mixture. Mix until well combined.

  3. 3

    Form the Balls

    Using your hands, take a small portion of the mixture and form it into a ball about 1 inch in diameter. Repeat until all the mixture is used.

  4. 4

    Coat the Balls

    Dip each ball into the beaten egg, then roll it in the breadcrumbs until fully coated.

  5. 5

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep pot or fryer, heat the oil to 350°F (175°C).

  6. 6

    Fry the Balls

    Carefully add a few balls at a time to the hot oil. Fry for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and place on paper towels to drain.

Fries

  1. 7

    Prepare the Fries

    Cook the frozen French fries according to package instructions, either in the oven or fryer until crispy.

Ranch Dressing

  1. 8

    Serve with Dressing

    Pour the ranch dressing into a serving bowl for dipping.

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