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Famous Crab Bombs

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Delightful crab bombs that bring the fresh taste of the sea to your kitchen, perfect for entertaining or as a special snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crab Bomb Mixture
  • 450 g jumbo lump crab meat, fresh or pasteurized Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor.
  • 60 ml mayonnaise
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 15 ml Dijon mustard
  • 5 g Old Bay seasoning Adjust to taste.
  • 5 ml lemon juice
  • 15 ml fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 25 g crushed buttery crackers
  • Melted butter for brushing
For Serving
  • Lemon wedges For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C.
  2. Inspect the crab meat thoroughly, removing any shells while keeping lumps intact.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, beaten egg, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and chopped parsley until homogeneous.
  4. Add lump crab meat and crushed buttery crackers, folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Form the mixture into 4 to 6 even mounds and arrange on a parchment-lined or greased baking sheet.
  6. Brush each mound generously with melted butter.
Baking
  1. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and heated through.
Serving
  1. Serve hot with lemon wedges and additional Old Bay seasoning if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 20gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 480mgSugar: 1g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven at 180°C for 10-15 minutes. Feel free to add other ingredients such as shredded cheese, green onions, or hot sauce for extra flavor.
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