These Keto Crab Bombs are a smooth and delicious snack. It contains mozzarella cheese, paprika, Dijon mustard, parsley, salt, almond flour, cream cheese, fresh lump crab, meat, mayonnaise, garlic, Old Bay seasoning, egg, lemon juice, black pepper, and butter. All of these fundamental components are available in our house; or you can easily get all of these things from grocery stores. These crab bombs contain two g of net carbs and 220 kcal. Make these crab bombs in thirty-three minutes. You can make these crab bombs earlier, as these crab bombs stores easily. Keto Crab Bombs are great for starters, snacks, breakfasts, lunch, celebrations, gatherings, sides, and dinners. Serve these crab bombs with avocado and mixed greens, cucumber tomato salad, sriracha mayo, or Parmesan roasted cauliflower.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATS:
- Course: Appetizer
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Prep duration: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Cook duration: 18 minutes
- Portion size: 2 crab bombs
- Cooking mode: Oven
- Servings: 6 bombs
- Overall time: 33 minutes
TOOLS:
- Vessels
- Spatula
- Baking sheet
- Small scoop
- Parchment paper
- Oven
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 big Egg
- Crab meat, one cup
- ½ cup Cream cheese
- Dijon mustard, one tbsp.
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese
- Mayonnaise, two tbsp.
- ¼ cup Almond flour
- One tablespoon fresh parsley
- One teaspoon Lemon juice
- ½ tsp. Old Bay seasoning
- ¼ tsp. Black pepper
- ¼ tsp. Paprika
- ¼ tsp. Salt
- 1 tbsp. Butter
- 2 cloves garlic
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ALMOND FLOUR:
- Almond flour provides a nutty flavor. Use the coconut flour or pork rinds instead for this purpose.
CREAM CHEESE:
- Cream cheese provides the indulgent taste and makes them juicy. Use the mascarpone or ricotta cheese instead if required.
SEASONINGS:
- Use the Old Bay seasoning, black pepper, paprika, and salt to add taste to these bombs.
CRAB MEAT:
- Use the crab meat to prepare these balls. We can also utilize the shrimp instead for this purpose.
DIJON MUSTARD:
- Dijon mustard provides the zesty & tangy flavor. You may also use apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, or whole-grain mustard.
EGGS:
- An egg helps to form the structure of these bombs. Use the ground flax seeds instead if you are allergic to eggs.
MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- Mozzarella cheese provides the crispy outside layer. You might also use cheddar, provolone, or Monterey Jack cheese.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Gently heat the oven to 190 degrees Celsius.
- Take the parchment paper and spread it on the sheet.
- Stir the mayonnaise, lemon juice, cream cheese, egg, & Dijon mustard in a vessel till smoother.
- Include the Old Bay seasoning, almond flour, pepper, parsley, paprika, garlic, mozzarella cheese, & salt, then properly mix them.
- Stir the mixture with the lump crab meat softly without breaking it.
- Using a scoop, form the mixture into tiny balls.
- Put the crab bombs on a tray.
- Use melted butter to garnish the surface.
- Bake for fifteen minutes till they are firm.
- Cool them lightly and then serve.
TIPS:
- Chill the mixture for ten minutes to shape it easily.
- Broil the crab bombs for one minute for a crispier texture.
- Utilize fresh lump crab meat to provide perfect flavor.
- Avoid mixing the crab too much, as it will get dry.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SAUCE:
- Garlic Lemon Aioli
- Spicy Sriracha Mayo
- Keto Tartar Sauce
- Avocado Lime Dip
- Creamy Dill Sauce
SALAD:
- Cucumber Avocado
- Keto Coleslaw
- Arugula Lemon
- Spinach and Parmesan
- Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato
SIDES:
- Garlic Butter Asparagus
- Roasted Cauliflower with Parmesan
- Lemon Butter Zucchini Noodles
- Cauliflower Mash
- Green Beans with Almonds
KETO MEAL:
- Cauliflower Rice
- Keto Lettuce Wrap
- Zucchini Noodle Alfredo
- Avocado and Mixed Greens
- Vegetable Medley
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Place these bombs in a closed dish & stock them for three days.
FREEZING:
- Store the cooled bombs on a sheet separately. Then add them in a closed vessel and freeze for 1 to 2 months.
FAQs:
Why don’t the bombs form the shape?
- The bombs don’t form the shape because they might not bind properly. Use the eggs or almond flour for this purpose.
Are these bombs good for dairy-allergic people?
- These bombs are not safe for them as they contain cheese, so use the vegan components for this purpose.
Can I make them in the air fryer?
- Yes, you will easily cook them there for 12 minutes at 375° F.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Sugar: 1 g
Calories: 220 kcal
Fats: 17 g
Sodium: 380 mg
Proteins: 14 g
Net carbs: 2 g
Portion size: 2 bombs
Fiber: One g
Total carbs: 3 g