Here’s a mouthwatering recipe for Famous Crab Bombs — meaty, rich, and packed with sweet crab flavor. These are inspired by the classic Maryland-style crab bombs: almost all crab, barely any filler, and broiled to golden perfection.
Famous Crab Bombs Recipe
Ingredients (makes 4 crab bombs):
- 1 lb lump crab meat (preferably jumbo lump, picked over for shells)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning (or adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp crushed saltine crackers or plain breadcrumbs (very minimal filler)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Melted butter, for brushing
- Lemon wedges and extra Old Bay for serving