🦐🥐 Shrimp & Crab Croissant Bomb Cups
Flaky, Cheesy, Seafood-Loaded Bites Perfect for Parties or Brunch!
These Shrimp & Crab Croissant Bomb Cups are golden, buttery, and filled with creamy seafood goodness. Perfect for brunch, game day, or any special gathering — impressive enough to wow guests, easy enough to make at home!
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🕒 Time & Yield
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Cook Time: 18 minutes
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Total Time: 33 minutes
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Servings: 6–8 cups
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Calories: ~250 per cup
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Protein: ~14g per cup
🧾 Ingredients
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1 can (8-count) refrigerated croissant dough or puff pastry sheets
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½ cup lump crab meat, drained
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½ lb shrimp, peeled & chopped (reserve a few whole shrimp for topping)
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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¼ cup grated Parmesan
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1 garlic clove, minced
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¼ tsp Old Bay seasoning (or Cajun seasoning)
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1 tbsp chopped parsley (plus extra for garnish)
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1 egg (for egg wash)
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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Cooking spray or butter for greasing
👩🍳 How to Make It
1️⃣ Prep the Dough Cups
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Lightly grease a muffin tin.
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Roll out croissant dough or puff pastry and press each square into muffin cups, forming a deep well.
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This is your buttery, flaky base to hold all the seafood magic.
2️⃣ Make the Creamy Filling
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In a bowl, combine cream cheese, crab meat, chopped shrimp, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, Old Bay, salt, and pepper.
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Mix until smooth and creamy — packed with flavor!
3️⃣ Fill and Top
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Spoon the seafood mixture into each dough cup.
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Place a whole shrimp on top for presentation.
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Brush exposed dough with egg wash for a golden-brown finish.
4️⃣ Bake ‘Til Puff & Golden
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Bake for 15–18 minutes until the croissant cups are puffed and golden.
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Tops should be melty, cheesy, and perfectly baked.
5️⃣ Garnish & Serve
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Sprinkle fresh parsley on top.
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Serve warm for brunch, appetizers, or game-day bites.