Description
These famous crab bombs are a delightful seafood treat, packed with jumbo lump crab meat and flavorful seasonings. Baked to perfection, these crab bombs are a crowd-pleaser and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Crab Bombs:
- 1 lb jumbo lump crab meat (fresh, picked over for shells)
- 1 piece egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice (fresh)
- 1/4 cup crushed saltine crackers or plain breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Butter for greasing or topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Mixing: Whisk together egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning in a bowl.
- Adding Crab: Gently fold in crab meat, then add crackers or breadcrumbs and parsley.
- Shaping: Form mixture into mounds and place in baking dish.
- Baking: Top each mound with butter and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Fresh crab meat is recommended for the best flavor.
- Feel free to adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve hot with a side of your choice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab bomb
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: crab bombs, seafood appetizer, baked crab, jumbo lump crab
