Description
These Famous Crab Bombs are a seafood lover’s dream—packed with jumbo lump crab meat, kissed with Old Bay seasoning, and seared to golden perfection. With minimal filler and maximum flavor, each bite is tender, buttery, and irresistibly rich. Whether served as a classy appetizer or a stunning main dish, they deliver elegance with ease and taste like a coastal vacation in every bite.
Ingredients
1 pound lump crab meat
1 large egg
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for searing)
1 tablespoon panko breadcrumbs (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, gently combine the crab meat, egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, parsley, Old Bay, salt, and pepper. Fold softly to avoid breaking up the crab.
2. Cover the mixture and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to help it firm up.
3. Once chilled, shape the crab mixture into compact, round mounds—don’t press too hard.
4. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the crab bombs and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
5. (Optional) Transfer the skillet to a 375°F (190°C) oven and bake for 8–10 minutes to finish cooking through.
6. Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley, lemon wedges, and melted butter or your favorite seafood sauce.
Notes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes (plus 30 min chilling)
Yield: 6 crab bombs
Category: Main Dish / Appetizer
Method: Pan-Searing + Optional Baking
Cuisine: American
Keywords: crab bombs, lump crab, seafood cake, Maryland crab, low carb seafood
Diet: Low carb, gluten-free option
Serving size: 1 crab bomb
Calories: 225
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 420mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated fat: 6g
Unsaturated fat: 8g
Trans fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 115mg
Carbohydrates: 3g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 19g
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab bomb
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: crab bombs, lump crab, seafood cake, Maryland crab, low carb seafood