Description
These Famous Crab Bombs are packed with fresh lump crab meat, mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, and a crispy breadcrumb crust, making them the ultimate appetizer or main dish. Perfect for any seafood lover! #CrabBombs #SeafoodAppetizer #CrabRecipe #OldBaySeasoning #CrabMeat #EasySeafood #HomemadeCrabBombs #AppetizerIdeas #CrabLovers #DeliciousSeafood
Ingredients
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- 1 pound fresh lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted (for drizzling)
- Optional: additional Old Bay seasoning for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish or tray.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine crab meat, mayonnaise, breadcrumbs, green onions, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently to combine, keeping the crab lumps intact.
- Form the mixture into compact balls or mounds using your hands or a measuring cup and place them on the prepared baking dish.
- Drizzle melted butter over the crab bombs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and heated through.
- Let sit for a few minutes before serving. Optionally, sprinkle with additional Old Bay seasoning before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-2 crab bombs
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg