Spicy Crab Shrimp Bombs: Your New Favorite Appetizer!
Spicy Crab Shrimp Bombs are crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, making them the ultimate party appetizer.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lump crab meat (fully cooked)
- 12 large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha or spicy mayo
- 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine crab meat, mozzarella, cream cheese, Sriracha, green onions, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Butterfly the shrimp without cutting all the way through and fill each with a spoonful of the spicy crab mix.
- Wrap each shrimp around the filling, forming a tight ball, and freeze for 15 minutes.
- Roll each ball in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil to 350°F and fry the shrimp bombs until golden brown (about 3–4 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is hot enough for frying to achieve a crispy texture.
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less Sriracha.
- These can be made ahead of time and frozen before frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg