Famous Crab Bombs – The Ultimate Seafood Appetizer
A combination of lump crab flesh, creamy cheese, and spicy spices, all encased in a buttery crescent dough, these golden, crispy, and crab-stuffed morsels are bursting with flavor. Ideal for game day, gatherings, or any situation when you want to make an impression without feeling pressured!
Why This Recipe Will Be Your Favorite Restaurant-caliber at home – Superior to any seafood appetizer you’ve ever tasted
The ideal texture combination is crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Easy and quick—ready in less than 30 minutes—and a crowd-pleaser—always the first dish to go.
Materials Needed to Make 12 Crab Bombs
One pound (450 grams) of lump crab meat that has been drained and shelled for the crab filling
4 ounces (115 grams) of softened cream cheese
50g, or half a cup, of shredded cheddar cheese
60g, or ¼ cup, mayonnaise
One tablespoon Dijon mustard
One teaspoon of Old Bay spice
Half a teaspoon of powdered garlic
One tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley
Worcestershire sauce (one teaspoon)
One teaspoon of lemon juice
One 8-ounce can of chilled crescent dough (or puff pastry) is needed for the wrapping.
Two tablespoons melted butter
One tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
(For added depth, feel free to add ½ tsp smoked paprika.)
Detailed Instructions
1. Prepare the filling with crab.
Cream cheese, cheddar, Old Bay, mayo, mustard, Worcestershire, parsley, garlic powder, and lemon juice should all be combined in a bowl and smoothed down.
Fold in crab meat gently; do not overmix; preserve lumps.
2. Put the Bombs Together
Divide the crescent dough into triangles after unrolling it.
Top each triangle with a heaping tablespoon of crab mix, then roll up, sealing the sides.
3. Bake until golden perfection.
Turn the oven on to 375°F, or 190°C.
Arrange bombs on a tray lined with paper, drizzle with melted butter, and top with Parmesan.
Bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
4. Present and Savor!
Serve with remoulade sauce or lemon wedges and garnish with more parsley.
Expert Advice for the Greatest Crab Bombs More crispy? After baking, brush with garlic butter. Hack of fresh crab? Before mixing, lightly sauté in 1 tablespoon of butter.
Cheesy improvement, huh? To the filling, add 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella. A kick of spice? Add diced jalapeños or 1 tsp hot sauce and mix.
Serving Suggestions Serve the appetizer spread with stuffed mushrooms and shrimp cocktail. Serve the zesty dip with lemon-dill aioli. Snack for game day: Ideal with cold beer
Concluding remarks
The perfect party nibble, these Famous Crab Bombs are crunchy, creamy, and bursting with seafood flavor—everyone will be clamoring for the recipe!