Description
Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Crescent Bombs are golden, flaky crescent rolls filled with a creamy seafood mixture made with tender shrimp, sweet crab, and savory cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough Base
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (8-count)
- Optional alternatives:
- Puff pastry sheets
- Biscuit dough
Seafood Filling
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
- 1 cup crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation—well drained)
Creamy Mixture
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or a blend)
Flavor Enhancers
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or preferred seafood seasoning)
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Filling
- Finely chop cooked shrimp
- Combine shrimp and crab in a bowl
- Add cream cheese and seasonings
- Mix until smooth and evenly combined
- Chill for 10–15 minutes for easier handling
2. Prepare the Dough
- Unroll crescent dough
- Separate into triangles or squares
- Press seams together if needed
3. Stuff and Shape
- Add 1–2 tablespoons of filling to each piece
- Fold dough over filling
- Pinch edges tightly to seal
4. Bake
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F)
- Place bombs on lined baking sheet
- Bake for 12–16 minutes
5. Finish
- Brush with melted butter
- Garnish with herbs or seasoning
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT15M
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: shrimp crab crescent rolls