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Shrimp & Crab Garlic Bombs

Shrimp & Crab Garlic Bombs: Irresistibly Delicious Appetizers

Shrimp & Crab Garlic Bombs are a flavorful seafood appetizer combining shrimp and crab in a crispy coating.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bombs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bombs
  • 1 lb Raw Shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 lb Lump Crab Meat Well-drained
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 cup Breadcrumbs Can substitute with panko
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Dairy-free alternative: nutritional yeast
  • 1 Egg Beaten; consider a flax egg for vegan
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can reduce intensity
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Adjust according to preference
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Adjust according to preference
For Cooking
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil For frying or baking
  • Lemon Wedges For serving

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • plastic wrap
  • Oven

Method
 

Directions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine shrimp, crab meat, garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and beaten egg. Add parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper, then mix thoroughly.
  2. Using your hands, scoop the mixture and form it into golf ball-sized balls. Place the bombs on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). After chilling, arrange the bombs evenly on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Once baked, let the bombs cool for a few minutes. Serve warm with lemon wedges or your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bombCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure that crab meat is well-drained to avoid soggy bombs. Chilling helps maintain shape and texture before cooking.

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