Cook Time:
30 mins
Prep Time:
10 mins
Servings:
6-8
Chef notes
These meatballs break all the traditional rules, but in the best way. You won't find any ground meat here. Instead, these crispy flavorful morsels are made with fresh chunks of blue crab meat and tender sauteed eggplant. They are surprising, spicy and sure to make a splash on your appetizer table.
Technique tips: The key is to gently fold in the crabmeat, so you preserve those beautiful large chunks; overmixing will break the meat apart. Keeping the mixture very cold helps it hold its shape when you form the meatballs.
Swap option: This would be delicious with Dungeness crab as well.
