Famous Crab Bombs
Delightful crab bombs packed with flavor, easy to make, and impressive for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound jumbo lump crab meat, fresh or pasteurized
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, beaten egg, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and parsley.
- Mix gently, being careful not to break the crab meat too much.
- Form the mixture into small balls or ‘bombs’.
- Place the crab bombs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Use high-quality crab meat for the best flavor. Do not overmix to maintain the texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bombs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: crab bombs, seafood appetizer, baked crab