Famous Crab Bombs
Deliciously crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, Famous Crab Bombs are the perfect seafood treat packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb jumbo lump crab meat (fresh or pasteurized)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup crushed buttery crackers (like Ritz)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Butter for brushing
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Gently pick through the crab meat to remove any shells, keeping the lumps intact.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayo, egg, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and parsley until smooth.
- Carefully fold in the crab meat and crushed crackers until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Shape mixture into 4–6 mounded balls and place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with melted butter.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and a sprinkle of Old Bay, if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce to the mixture.
- These can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.
- Adjust the amount of Old Bay seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Crab Bomb
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg