Famous Crab Bombs Classic

Plump, buttery crab balls packed with sweet lump crab meat and lightly browned to perfection — the ultimate seafood indulgence!
Ingredients:
* 1 lb jumbo lump crab meat (picked over for shells)
* 1/2 cup mayonnaise
* 1 large egg, beaten
* 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
* 1 tbsp lemon juice
* 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning (plus extra for sprinkling)
* 1/2 cup crushed buttery crackers (like Ritz)
* 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for pan-frying)
* Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
* Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, gently combine crab meat, mayonnaise, egg, mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay, and crushed crackers. Avoid breaking up the crab too much.
2. Shape mixture into large, tight balls (about 6).
3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add crab bombs and cook, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden brown (about 8–10 minutes).
5. Sprinkle with extra Old Bay and garnish with parsley. Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Pro Tip:
For an extra crispy exterior, chill the shaped crab bombs for 30 minutes before cooking — they’ll hold together beautifully and brown even better!