Description
Famous Crab Bombs Seafood Dream is a delightful appetizer featuring fresh lump crabmeat combined with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, and fresh parsley. These savory crab mounds are broiled to a golden crisp, served hot with lemon wedges or melted butter, making them perfect for seafood lovers craving a flavorful, elegant treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crab Bombs
- 450 g fresh lump crabmeat
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs (optional)
- 3 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Pick Through Crabmeat: Carefully pick through the fresh lump crabmeat to remove any remaining shells or cartilage, ensuring a smooth texture.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the crabmeat with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, and chopped fresh parsley. Mix gently to blend all flavors evenly without breaking up the crab chunks.
- Add Breadcrumbs If Needed: Incorporate breadcrumbs only if the mixture feels too loose to hold its shape. This will help bind the mixture for forming the crab bombs.
- Shape Crab Bombs: Form the crab mixture into golf ball-sized mounds, ensuring they are compact enough to hold together during cooking.
- Prepare for Broiling: Place the shaped crab bombs on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops generously with melted butter to promote browning and crispness.
- Broil Until Golden: Broil the crab bombs in the oven for 6 to 8 minutes or until they turn golden and develop a crisp exterior on top.
- Serve Hot: Serve the crab bombs immediately while hot, accompanied by lemon wedges, melted butter, or your choice of remoulade sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Breadcrumbs are optional and should only be added if needed to maintain shape.
- For an extra flavorful touch, try adding a dash of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the crab mixture.
- Use fresh lump crabmeat for the best texture and taste; canned crabmeat can be substituted but will alter flavor and texture.
- Serve as an appetizer at seafood dinners or parties for an impressive but easy dish.