🦀 Famous Crab Bombs
📝 Ingredients:
1 lb jumbo lump crab meat (fresh or pasteurized)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
1 tsp lemon juice
1/4 cup crushed buttery crackers (like Ritz)
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Butter for brushing
Lemon wedges, for serving
👩🍳 Directions:
Prep the Crab Mixture:
Gently pick through crab meat to remove any shells, being careful not to break the lumps.
In a bowl, mix mayo, egg, Dijon, Old Bay, lemon juice, and parsley until smooth.
Gently fold in the crab meat and crushed crackers just until combined.
Form the Bombs:
Shape into 4–6 mounded balls—don’t flatten. These should look like little crab “bombs.”
Place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly brush each crab bomb with melted butter.
Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.
Serve:
Serve hot with lemon wedges and extra Old Bay if you’re feelin’ bold.
🔍 Nutritional Info (Per Crab Bomb – serves 4 to 6):
Calories: ~230 kcal
Protein: 22g
Carbs: 4g
Fat: 14g
Sugar: <1g
Sodium: varies (Old Bay & crab can be salty!)