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Famous Crab Bombs

Famous Crab Bombs: Your New Favorite Easy Seafood Appetizer

Famous Crab Bombs are a delicious, easy to prepare seafood appetizer bursting with crab flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 bombs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Jumbo Lump Crab Meat
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Light mayo can be used for a healthier version.
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard Optional
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce Substitute with soy sauce for a different twist.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Fresh juice preferred.
  • 2 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning Adjust to taste.
  • 2 tbsp Chives/Green Onions Fresh parsley can substitute.
For the Texture
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Use almond flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 4 tbsp Butter Melted, for drizzling.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Famous Crab Bombs
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine crab meat, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice. Add Old Bay and chives, mixing gently.
  3. Wet hands, scoop portions of the mixture, form into rounds, and place on the baking sheet.
  4. Melt butter and drizzle over the crab bombs before baking.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
  6. Remove from oven, cool for a few minutes, and serve with lemon wedges or dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bombCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These crab bombs can be made in advance and refrigerated for up to 24 hours or frozen for up to 2 months before baking.

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