Flaky, creamy, savory seafood perfection baked into golden croissant cups
If you’re looking for an elegant yet incredibly easy seafood appetizer or brunch treat, these Shrimp & Crab Croissant Bomb Cups are guaranteed to impress. They combine buttery croissant dough, a velvety cream-cheese crab filling, juicy shrimp, and golden, flaky layers that puff beautifully in the oven.
Perfect for holidays, potlucks, special dinners, parties, or even a luxurious weekend breakfast, this seafood pastry recipe delivers restaurant-worthy flavor at home.
These croissant cups are creamy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and packed with seafood richness. Once you try them, they will instantly become your new signature appetizer!
⭐ Why You’ll Love These Shrimp & Crab Croissant Bomb Cups
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Fancy-looking but super easy to make
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Uses simple, accessible ingredients
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Perfect for meal prep, parties, or brunch platters
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Deliciously flaky, buttery, creamy, and savory
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Ready in 30 minutes
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Highly customizable (add herbs, cheese, seasonings)
🛒 INGREDIENTS
For the Croissant Cups
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1 can refrigerated croissant or puff pastry dough
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Melted butter (optional, for brushing)
For the Seafood Filling
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1 cup lump crab meat (fresh or canned; drained well)
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12 medium shrimp, peeled & deveined (plus more for topping)
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or seafood seasoning)
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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¼ cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
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1 tablespoon chopped parsley
For Topping & Garnish
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12 small shrimp (lightly seasoned & sautéed)
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Fresh chopped parsley
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Paprika or Cajun seasoning (optional)
🍳 HOW TO MAKE SHRIMP & CRAB CROISSANT BOMB CUPS
STEP 1 — Prep Your Pan
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a muffin tin with butter or non-stick spray.
STEP 2 — Prepare the Dough
Unroll the croissant dough, separate into squares or triangles, and gently press each piece into a muffin cup—allowing extra dough to puff upward.
STEP 3 — Make the Creamy Seafood Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine:
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Cream cheese
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Mayo
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Lemon juice
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Old Bay
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Garlic powder
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Pepper
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Cheese
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Crab meat
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Chopped shrimp
Mix well until creamy and evenly combined.
