Shrimp & Crab Garlic Bombs
Shrimp & Crab Garlic Bombs are a delectable seafood delight that will become the star of your next gathering. These flavor-packed bites combine succulent shrimp and tender crab meat with aromatic garlic, creating an irresistible snack everyone will love. Perfect for casual get-togethers or festive celebrations, these easy-to-make snacks can be enjoyed as appetizers or even a main dish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/2 lb lump crab meat (well-drained)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 unit egg (beaten)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil (or melted butter)
- lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp, crab meat, garlic, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, parsley, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until well combined.
- Form the mixture into balls about the size of golf balls.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg