Ooh, Crabby Shrimp Garlic Bread Bombs sound like a decadent, flavor-packed appetizer or party snack — think buttery garlic bread meets seafood-stuffed heaven. Here’s a bold and delicious recipe to help you bring that idea to life:
🦀🦐 Crabby Shrimp Garlic Bread Bombs
🔥 Imagine This:
Soft rolls stuffed with a rich, cheesy crab-and-shrimp mixture, brushed with garlic butter, then baked until golden and bubbly. Perfect for game day, holidays, or just because you’re feeling fancy.
📝 Ingredients (Makes 12 Bombs)
For the Seafood Filling:
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4 oz cooked shrimp, chopped
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4 oz lump crab meat (or imitation crab, finely chopped)
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar
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2 tbsp mayo
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1 green onion, finely chopped
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1 tsp Old Bay or Cajun seasoning
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1 garlic clove, minced
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Squeeze of lemon juice (optional)
For the Bread:
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1 can (12 count) refrigerated biscuit dough (like Pillsbury Grands Jr)
or use pizza dough cut into 12 equal pieces
For Garlic Butter:
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¼ cup butter, melted
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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Optional: pinch of salt & grated Parmesan for topping
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
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Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a muffin tin (for rounder bombs).
2. Make the Filling
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In a bowl, combine:
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Cream cheese, mayo, mozzarella, shrimp, crab, garlic, green onion, seasoning, and lemon juice.
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Mix until creamy and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning.
3. Assemble the Bombs
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Flatten each biscuit/piece of dough into a 3–4 inch circle.
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Spoon about 1 heaping tablespoon of seafood filling into the center.
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Bring the edges up and pinch to seal tightly.
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Place seam-side down on baking sheet or in muffin tin.
4. Brush with Garlic Butter
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Mix melted butter, minced garlic, and parsley.
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Brush generously over each bomb. (Reserve a bit for after baking, if you like.)
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Sprinkle with Parmesan if using.
5. Bake
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Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
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Optional: Broil for 1 minute at the end for extra crisp tops.
6. Finish & Serve
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Brush with any remaining garlic butter.
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Let cool slightly before serving (filling will be hot!).
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Serve with lemon wedges or a spicy aioli/dipping sauce.
🧄 Variations
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Make it Spicy: Add a dash of hot sauce or minced jalapeño to the filling.
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Cheesy Top: Add shredded cheese in the last 5 minutes of baking.
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Mini Version: Use smaller dough pieces for bite-sized bombs (party platter-style).