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Famous Crab Bombs Seafood Dream

Famous Crab Bombs Seafood Dream: Crispy, Ocean-Fresh Delights

Try these Famous Crab Bombs Seafood Dream, a crispy and flavorful appetizer featuring jumbo lump crab meat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bombs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crab Mixture
  • 1 pound Jumbo Lump Crab Meat Avoid imitation crab
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise For creaminess
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning For savory flavor
  • 1 large Egg Binding agent
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Adds a tangy flavor
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped) For freshness
  • 1/4 cup Breadcrumbs Used sparingly
For Baking
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter For brushing

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, gently combine crab meat, mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, Dijon mustard, egg, parsley, and breadcrumbs.
  2. Shape the mixture into round mounds, compacting gently.
  3. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. Arrange crab bombs on the baking sheet and brush tops with melted butter.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown; optionally broil for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Let cool for a few minutes before serving with fresh parsley and lemon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bombCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with dipping sauces like lemon aioli for enhanced flavor. Best to chill the mixture before baking for better structure.

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