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Famous Crab Bombs

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Delicious seafood-packed crab bombs with jumbo lump crab meat, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, and a crispy buttery coating.

Ingredients

450 g jumbo lump crab meat, fresh or pasteurized

60 ml mayonnaise

1 large egg, lightly beaten

15 ml Dijon mustard

5 g Old Bay seasoning

5 ml lemon juice

15 ml fresh parsley, finely chopped

25 g crushed buttery crackers

Melted butter for brushing

Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, beaten egg, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and chopped parsley. Gently fold the mixture together to avoid breaking up the crab meat too much.
  3. Take small portions of the crab mixture (about 2 tablespoons) and form them into small mounds or ‘bombs.’ Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. In a separate small bowl, place the crushed buttery crackers. Gently roll each crab bomb in the crushed crackers, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  5. Brush each crab bomb lightly with melted butter to help them crisp up during baking.
  6. Bake the crab bombs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
  7. Remove from the oven and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for added zest.

Notes

Leftover crab bombs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Reheat crab bombs in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-12 minutes, or in a skillet over medium heat for a few minutes on each side.

You can prepare the crab bombs ahead of time and refrigerate them for up to 24 hours before baking.

To freeze, place the formed crab bombs on a baking sheet in a single layer and freeze for 1-2 hours. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer bag or airtight container. Bake directly from frozen, adding 5 extra minutes to the baking time.

Feel free to add more seasonings like garlic powder, smoked paprika, or cayenne for extra flavor.

If you’re looking for a lighter version, skip the melted butter brushing and use whole wheat crackers or lower-fat mayonnaise.

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