Famous Crab Bombs

Byzitouni

🕒 The Details

  • Prep time: 15 mins 🔪
  • Bake time: 20-25 mins 🔥
  • Yields: 4-6 Large Bombs 🦀

🛒 What You’ll Need

  • 1 lb Jumbo Lump Crab Meat (the star of the show!) 🦀
  • 1 Large Egg, beaten 🥚
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise 🥄
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard 🍯
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 🥣
  • 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning (or Cajun seasoning for a kick) 🌶️
  • 1/2 cup Crushed crackers (like Ritz) or panko breadcrumbs 🥨
  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped 🌿
  • 2 tbsp Melted butter 🧈
  • Optional: A squeeze of fresh lemon juice 🍋

👩‍🍳 How to Make Them

  1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 🌡️
  2. The Base: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, mayo, mustard, Worcestershire, seasoning, and parsley until smooth. 🥣
  3. The Crab: Gently fold in the jumbo lump crab meat. Pro-tip: Be careful not to break up those big, beautiful lumps! 🦀✨
  4. The Binder: Sprinkle the crushed crackers over the top and fold again very gently until just combined.
  5. Form the Bombs: Use a large ice cream scoop or your hands to form the mixture into large mounds (bombs). Place them on your baking sheet. 💣
  6. The Finish: Drizzle or brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with a little extra seasoning or paprika. 🧈🖌️
  7. Bake: Pop them in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the tops are golden brown and crispy. 🥨🔥

💡 Top Tip: Serve these with a side of homemade remoulade sauce or just a simple lemon wedge to let that fresh crab flavor shine! 🍋🤤

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