Famous Crab Bombs: A Delectable Seafood Delight Recipe
Famous Crab Bombs are delightful seafood appetizers featuring fresh lump crab meat blended with creamy cheese and spices, coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs, and cooked to golden perfection by frying or baking. They make a perfect indulgent starter for any seafood lover.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 crab bombs 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Crab Mixture
- 1 lb fresh lump crab meat
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Coating
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
Garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
For Cooking
- Oil for frying (optional, as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the creamy crab mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy, ensuring a perfect base for the crab.
- Fold in the crab meat: Gently incorporate the fresh lump crab meat into the mixture, being careful not to break the lumps to maintain texture and flavor.
- Add seasonings and mix: Stir in finely chopped green onion, grated Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper, mixing until just combined for balanced seasoning.
- Shape crab bombs: With your hands, form the crab mixture into small balls about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, ensuring uniform size for even cooking.
- Coat with panko breadcrumbs: Roll each crab ball thoroughly in panko breadcrumbs, providing a crispy outer texture when cooked.
- Fry (optional): Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry the crab bombs in batches until golden brown, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels to eliminate excess oil.
- Bake (alternative): Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the crab bombs on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush lightly with olive oil, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Let the crab bombs cool slightly after cooking. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving to add a fresh color and flavor contrast.
Notes
- Be gentle when folding in crab meat to preserve the delicate texture.
- Panko breadcrumbs add extra crunch compared to regular breadcrumbs.
- Oil amount depends on frying method; ensure enough to submerge crab bombs for even cooking.
- Baking is a healthier alternative to frying and still yields crispy results when brushed with oil.
- Serve with a dipping sauce like tartar or spicy mayo for added flavor.
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