Description
Deliciously crispy on the outside and packed with fresh crab meat on the inside, these Crab Bombs are the perfect appetizer for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound fresh lump crab meat
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
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 melted butter (for drizzling)
Optional: additional Old Bay seasoning for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the lump crab meat, mayonnaise, panko breadcrumbs, green onions, beaten egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and salt and pepper. Mix gently to avoid breaking the crab meat.
- Shape the mixture into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the crab balls.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Optionally, sprinkle with additional Old Bay seasoning for garnish.
Notes
Make sure to handle the crab meat gently to keep it chunky for a better texture in the final dish.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab bomb
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 3g
Keywords: Crab Bombs, crab appetizer, seafood recipe, baking, American cuisine