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Famous Crab Bombs

Famous Crab Bombs: Irresistible Flavor for Every Occasion

Famous Crab Bombs are a gluten-free seafood appetizer that impresses with every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bombs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Jumbo Lump Crab Meat Fresh hand-picked for best results
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Light mayo for a lower-fat option
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard Optional ingredient
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce Soy sauce can be a good alternative
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Use freshly squeezed for the richest taste
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning Adjust quantity to suit personal taste
  • 2 tbsp Chives/Green Onions Substitute with fresh parsley if unavailable
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs Optional; use almond flour for gluten-free
For Baking
  • 2 tbsp Butter Melted, for drizzling over bombs

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and chives.
  3. Wet your hands and scoop portions of the mixture about the size of a golf ball, placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Drizzle melted butter generously over each crab bomb.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Let cool for a few minutes before serving with lemon wedges or dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bombCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra crispiness, broil the crab bombs for the last 2-3 minutes of baking.

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