Lobster & Crab Butter Bombs
Decadent bites of lobster and crab, harmonized by buttery cream cheese and a hint of citrus, baked to crispy perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 1 cup cooked crab meat, shredded
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the softened butter and cream cheese in a large mixing bowl.
- Fold in the lobster meat, crab meat, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Season the mixture with parsley, garlic powder, Old Bay, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into small balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Coat each ball in breadcrumbs.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top of each butter bomb.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve with a side salad or garlic bread. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg