Description
Shrimp & Crab Garlic Bombs are a delicious seafood snack that combines the rich flavors of shrimp and crab with aromatic garlic and herbs. Perfect for any occasion, these savory bites are easy to prepare and will impress your guests at parties, family dinners, or casual gatherings. With a delightful crunch on the outside and a tender filling, they are not only satisfying but also healthier than typical fried snacks. Serve them warm with lemon wedges for an extra burst of flavor!
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
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg (beaten)
- Fresh parsley
- Smoked paprika
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, pulse shrimp until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a mixing bowl, then gently fold in crab meat and garlic.
- Add breadcrumbs, Parmesan, beaten egg, parsley, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mix until combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil or melted butter and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 82
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 226mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 42mg