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Golden, crispy crab bombs made with jumbo lump crabmeat, served with lemon wedges and parsley

Famous Crab Bombs Recipe

These Famous Crab Bombs are golden, buttery mounds of jumbo lump crabmeat with barely any filler. A seafood lover’s dream made easy.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 crab bombs 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 lb jumbo lump crabmeat (picked over for shells)
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons crushed saltine crackers or panko (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • Melted butter or olive oil, for brushing

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease a baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, gently combine the egg, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire, lemon juice, Old Bay, parsley, and crabmeat. Fold gently to avoid breaking the lumps. Add cracker crumbs if needed for binding.
  3. Shape into 4 rounded mounds and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Brush lightly with melted butter or olive oil.
  5. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden and heated through. Broil for 1–2 minutes for a crispy top, if desired.
  6. Serve hot with lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, or garlic butter.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the crabmeat—keep those lumps intact.
  • Use just enough crumbs to bind; too much will dilute flavor.
  • Fresh lemon juice and high-quality mayo make a difference.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 crab bomb
  • Calories: 240
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 19g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg

Keywords: Famous Crab Bombs, crab cakes, jumbo lump crabmeat, seafood recipe, Maryland style