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Famous Crab Bombs Classic Recipe

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Famous Crab Bombs Classic is a delicious seafood appetizer featuring jumbo lump crab meat combined with creamy mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and Old Bay seasoning. These crab mounds are baked until golden and served with lemon wedges, making them a perfect savory treat for gatherings or special occasions.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound jumbo lump crab meat, fresh or pasteurized
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons crushed buttery crackers
  • Melted butter for brushing
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to fully heat to ensure even baking of the crab bombs.
  2. Prepare Crab Meat: Carefully inspect the crab meat, removing any shells while keeping the delicate lumps intact for the best texture.
  3. Make the Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, beaten egg, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and chopped parsley until well combined.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Gently fold in the lump crab meat and crushed buttery crackers into the bowl, mixing just until combined to preserve the crab’s texture.
  5. Form and Arrange: Shape this mixture into 4 to 6 even mounds and place them on a parchment-lined or greased baking sheet.
  6. Bake: Brush each crab mound generously with melted butter, then bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and heated through.
  7. Serve: Serve the crab bombs immediately with lemon wedges and optionally additional Old Bay seasoning for added flavor.

Notes

  • Remove all shell fragments carefully to avoid unpleasant crunch.
  • Do not overmix the crab mixture to keep the lumps intact and maintain texture.
  • Using crushed buttery crackers adds flavor and helps bind the mixture.
  • Brushing with melted butter ensures a crispy golden crust.
  • Serve warm for the best taste and texture.

Keywords: Crab appetizers, Crab bombs recipe, Seafood appetizer, Baked crab recipe, Old Bay crab bombs

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