Famous Crab Bombs Classic
Famous Crab Bombs Classic features jumbo lumps of crab blended with creamy mustard, baked with buttery crackers and Old Bay spice.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- large bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
Seafood
- 450 g jumbo lump crab meat, fresh or pasteurized
Binding and Flavoring
- 60 ml mayonnaise
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 15 ml Dijon mustard
- 5 g Old Bay seasoning
- 5 ml lemon juice
- 15 ml fresh parsley, finely chopped
Coating
- 25 g crushed buttery crackers
Finishing
- melted butter for brushing
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
Cooking Process
- Set oven temperature to 190°C and allow to fully preheat.
- Inspect crab meat thoroughly, removing any shells while keeping lumps intact.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, beaten egg, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and chopped parsley until homogeneous.
- Add lump crab meat and crushed buttery crackers to the bowl, folding gently until mixture just comes together. Avoid overmixing to preserve texture.
- Form mixture into 4 to 6 even mounds and arrange on a parchment-lined or greased baking sheet.
- Brush each crab mound generously with melted butter. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and heated through.
- Plate immediately with lemon wedges and additional Old Bay seasoning if desired.
Notes
For best results, use fresh jumbo lump crab meat and handle gently to avoid breaking the delicate pieces.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bombCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 18gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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