Description
Famous Crab Bombs are a seafood lover’s dream! These rich, jumbo lump crab cakes are packed with sweet crab meat and just enough filler to hold them together. Baked or broiled to perfection, they’re tender on the inside and golden on the outside — perfect for special occasions or a decadent seafood dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound jumbo lump crab meat, picked over for shells
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup crushed buttery crackers or breadcrumbs (optional, minimal)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, gently mix together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, egg, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Carefully fold in the crab meat and crushed crackers or breadcrumbs (if using), trying not to break up the lumps.
- Form into large mounds (about 4–5 crab bombs) and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with melted butter for extra flavor and browning.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden and heated through. Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for extra browning, if desired.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and your favorite seafood sauce.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh or high-quality refrigerated crab meat.
- Minimal filler keeps the texture meaty and rich — do not overmix.
- Great served with a side salad, roasted vegetables, or garlic mashed potatoes.
- Can be prepped ahead and baked just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab bomb
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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