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Irresistible Crab Bombs

Delicious and crunchy crab bombs filled with creamy crab filling, perfect for gatherings and impressing friends.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crab Filling
  • 450 g crab meat (fresh or canned) I usually use canned because it’s 10 times easier.
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese This gives them that oh-so-decadent texture.
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise Use whatever you have in the fridge.
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard Brings everything together.
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce Adds umami flavor.
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning Essential for crab dishes.
  • 2 pcs green onions, finely chopped Adds freshness and color.
  • to taste salt and pepper Seasoning is key.
For Coating and Frying
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs Use regular breadcrumbs in a pinch.
  • oil for frying Vegetable oil has a high smoke point.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, gently combine crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Drain canned crab and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean dish towel.
Shaping
  1. Using a cookie scoop, scoop out portions of the crab mixture and shape them into balls.
Coating
  1. Roll each crab ball in panko breadcrumbs until well coated.
  2. Preheat oil in a pan over medium heat while rolling the crab balls.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a large frying pan and add the crab bombs in batches, frying until golden brown on each side, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Remove the bombs and place them on paper to drain excess oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 450mgSugar: 1g

Notes

Serve with spicy mayo or simple aioli. Can be prepped ahead of time and stored uncooked in the fridge for about an hour.
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