Description
These crab bombs are the ultimate seafood appetizer—golden, crisp on the outside, and packed with sweet, juicy crab on the inside. They’re easy to make, loaded with flavor, and perfect for parties or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lump crab meat (fresh or pasteurized, not canned)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and spray with nonstick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon zest, Old Bay seasoning, hot sauce (if using), salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Gently fold in the crab meat with a spatula, keeping the lumps intact. Add panko and parsley, and gently mix until just combined. If too wet, add more panko; if too dry, add a bit more mayo.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized rounds (about 1½ inches across), making about 12 crab bombs. Place on the prepared baking sheet, spaced an inch apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until sizzling and starting to brown at the edges. For extra color, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching closely.
- Let cool for 2 minutes, then transfer to a serving platter. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top and sprinkle with extra parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
For best results, use fresh or pasteurized lump crab meat and avoid overmixing to keep the crab bombs tender. Chilling the shaped bombs for 10 minutes before baking helps them hold their shape. Broil briefly at the end for extra crispiness. Leftovers make a great breakfast sandwich or salad topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab bomb
- Calories: 95
- Sodium: 285
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Protein: 7
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