Famous Crab Bombs Classic (Printable Version)
Golden crab mounds baked with buttery crackers and herbs, finished with melted butter and lemon wedges.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Seafood
01 -
1 pound jumbo lump crab meat, fresh or pasteurized
→ Binding and Flavoring
02 -
1/4 cup mayonnaise
03 -
1 large egg, lightly beaten
04 -
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
05 -
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
06 -
1 teaspoon lemon juice
07 -
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
→ Coating
08 -
2 tablespoons crushed buttery crackers
→ Finishing
09 -
Melted butter for brushing
10 -
Lemon wedges for serving
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Heat oven to 375°F (190°C) until fully preheated.
02 -
Carefully inspect crab meat and remove any shell fragments, preserving lump integrity.
03 -
In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, beaten egg, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and chopped parsley until fully blended.
04 -
Gently fold in lump crab meat and crushed buttery crackers until mixture just holds together, avoiding overmixing to maintain texture.
05 -
Shape mixture into 4 to 6 even mounds and place on a parchment-lined or greased baking sheet.
06 -
Brush each mound generously with melted butter. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and heated through.
07 -
Serve immediately with lemon wedges and optional additional Old Bay seasoning.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
Avoid overmixing the crab mixture to preserve delicate lump texture.