Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Crescent Bombs Recipe
These Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Crescent Bombs are a delightful appetizer featuring a savory seafood filling encased in flaky crescent roll dough. Cream cheese, green onions, and a hint of lemon juice enhance the shrimp and crab meat, creating a creamy and flavorful bite perfect for parties or a tasty snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 27-30 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 crescent bombs 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Crescent Bomb Dough
- 1 package crescent roll dough
Seafood Filling
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 cup crab meat
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine chopped cooked shrimp, crab meat, softened cream cheese, chopped green onions, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until the filling is smooth and creamy.
- Prepare the Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough package and separate it into individual triangles as indicated on the packaging.
- Fill the Crescents: Place a spoonful of the seafood filling onto the wide end of each crescent dough triangle. Carefully roll each one toward the pointed end, folding in the sides to seal in the filling and form a crescent bomb.
- Bake: Arrange the filled crescents on the prepared baking sheet, spaced slightly apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crescents are golden brown and puffed up.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baked crescents from the oven and allow them to cool for about 5 minutes before serving to let the filling set and avoid burns.
Notes
- Ensure the shrimp is fully cooked before incorporating it into the filling.
- You can substitute crab meat with imitation crab if desired.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of Old Bay seasoning or paprika to the filling.
- Serve warm with cocktail sauce or a spicy aioli for dipping.
- These can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.
Keywords: Shrimp appetizer, Crab stuffed crescent, Seafood crescent bombs, Party snacks, Crescent roll seafood
