Crab Muffins Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (for the muffin base)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder (ensures lightness and rise)
• ½ teaspoon baking soda (for slight leavening)
• ½ teaspoon salt (balances flavors)
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (adds a gentle heat)
• ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (a seafood classic that elevates crab dishes)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley (adds a fresh herbal note)
• 1 large egg, beaten (helps to bind the mixture)
• ¾ cup buttermilk (adds tanginess and tenderness)
• 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, cooled (for richness and flavor)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (for subtle sharpness)
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (deepens umami flavor)
• Fresh lump crab meat 8 ounces (pick through to remove shells)
• Finely diced red bell pepper ¼ cup (adds color and mild sweetness)
• Minced green onions 2 tablespoons (provides gentle onion crunch)
• Fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon (brightens and balances richness)