Famous Jumbo Lump Crab Bombs with Lemon Butter

If you’re looking for an elegant appetizer that tastes restaurant-quality but comes together easily, these Jumbo Lump Crab Bombs are your answer. Golden, crispy, and bursting with sweet crab meat, they’re the kind of dish that makes you look like a culinary genius.

Served on beautiful scallop shells with a silky lemon butter sauce, this recipe is perfect for dinner parties, special occasions, or whenever you want to impress. The best part? They’re surprisingly simple to make at home.

Ingredients

1 pound jumbo lump crab meat, picked over for shells

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 large egg, beaten

1/4 cup additional panko breadcrumbs for topping

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons fresh chives or parsley, chopped

Zest of 1 lemon

Salt and pepper to taste

Scallop shells or ramekins for serving

Lemon wedges for garnish

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