Description
Famous Crab Bombs are a quick and easy seafood appetizer featuring fresh crab meat blended with herbs, spices, and a creamy binder, all coated with a golden, crispy breadcrumb crust. Perfect for parties, snacks, or light meals, these flavorful and customizable crab bombs deliver a satisfying crunch and bold, fresh flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh lump or claw crab meat
- 4 oz cream cheese or 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 green onions, finely chopped (or 2 tbsp chives)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning or paprika
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko (or gluten-free alternative such as crushed gluten-free crackers, almond flour, or crushed pork rinds for low-carb)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crab Filling: Gently mix the fresh crab meat with cream cheese or mayonnaise, chopped green onions or chives, fresh herbs, lemon juice, and your chosen spices. Be careful not to over-mix to keep the crab lumps intact.
- Shape the Bombs: Using your hands, form the crab mixture into small, bite-sized balls or traditional bomb shapes. If the mixture is too loose, add a small amount of powdered crackers or breadcrumbs to firm it up.
- Coat with Breadcrumbs: Dip each crab ball into the beaten egg, ensuring it is fully coated, then roll thoroughly in breadcrumbs or panko to achieve a crispy crust.
- Cook to Golden Perfection: Deep-fry in hot oil at 350°F to 375°F for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and crispy, or bake on a greased tray in a preheated oven at 375°F for 15 to 20 minutes as a healthier alternative.
- Drain and Serve: Remove the cooked crab bombs with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor and texture.
- Do not overwork the mixture to retain light and fluffy texture.
- Shape bombs uniformly for even cooking.
- Maintain oil temperature between 350°F and 375°F for optimum crispiness.
- Drain excess oil properly using paper towels after frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking or Deep-Frying
- Cuisine: American Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crab bombs
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: crab bombs, seafood appetizer, crab meat recipe, crispy crab balls, party snacks, easy crab recipes