Best 3 Colorful Crab Appetizer Pizza Recipes

Indulge in a culinary adventure with our colorful crab appetizer pizza, a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This innovative dish combines the succulent sweetness of crab meat with a symphony of vibrant toppings, nestled atop a crispy pizza crust. Our recipe offers two irresistible variations: a creamy crab dip pizza, where a luscious crab dip forms the base, topped with a medley of colorful vegetables and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese, and a spicy crab rangoon pizza, featuring a tantalizing blend of crab, cream cheese, and spices, enveloped in a crispy wonton wrapper. Both pizzas are adorned with a rainbow of bell peppers, red onions, and fresh herbs, creating a visually stunning and flavor-packed appetizer that will be the star of any gathering.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB RANGOON PIZZA WITH SWEET & SOUR DRIZZLE

Crab Rangoon Pizza with Sweet & Sour Drizzle image

This Crab Wonton Pizza with Sweet & Sour Drizzle is the answer to "Pizza or Chinese?" and in the best possible way because you can make it at home! Crunchy, creamy, sweet and sour you'll find yourselves fighting over the last slice!

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories Main

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

8 ounces Louis Kemp Crab Delights Flake Style
12 ounces cream cheese (, divided (1 1/2 packages))
1 clove garlic
3 green onions (, thinly sliced (divided))
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
6 won ton wrappers ((sliced into strips and fried crisp or pre-made))
3/4 cup white sugar
1/3 cup white vinegar
2/3 cup water
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 ball of pizza dough

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Roll out your pizza dough and stretch onto a pizza stone or large baking sheet.
Add half the Louis Kemp Crab Delights, 4 ounces of the cream cheese, the garlic clove, 1 green onion, sesame oil and Worcestershire sauce into a small food processor until smooth.
In small spoonfuls add it to the pizza crust, then add the remaining 8 ounces of cream cheese to the crust as well.
Add remaining crab meat to the pizza.
To make the sweet and sour sauce: Add the sugar, vinegar, water, soy sauce, ketchup and cornstarch in a small saucepan and cook until boiling and thickened.
Add 1/3 of the sauce to the pizza in small spoonfuls.
Bake for 8-10 minutes.
Drizzle the top of the pizza with more sweet and sour sauce and add remaining green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 1016 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 23 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CRAB AND ARTICHOKE APPETIZER PIZZA

Crab and Artichoke Appetizer Pizza image

A neat twist on a familiar dip. Chefs Beverly Mills and Alicia Ross recommend using a thin and crispy pizza crust, such as Boboli, as the base. Sure to be a hit with cocktails.

Provided by duonyte

Categories Crab

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 thin prepared pizza crust
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, water-packed and drained
4 ounces lump crabmeat or 4 ounces backfin crab meat
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2/3 cup light mayonnaise (i use regular)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olive, sliced and drained well
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper

Steps:

Heat oven according to the pizza crust directions and heat the pizza until it is light golden brown, Remove pizza and set aside, leaving the oven on.
Chop the artichoke hearts and combine with the crabmeat, cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, salt and pepper, stirring to mix well.
Spread over the pizza crust, and sprinkle with the olives.
Return the pizza to the oven and bake 12 to15 minutes, or until the top is slightly browned and bubbling along the edges.
Remove and sprinkle with the red bell pepper.
Slice into small squares and serve with remoulade sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.5, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 25.1, Sodium 474.1, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 1.6, Protein 8

CRAB PIZZA DIP

Crab Pizza Dip image

Terrific looking and great tasting! This dip is an unusual conconction of simple ingredients that makes an appetizing dip for your next party or family get-together. It can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator, just be sure to take it out a little in advance to allow the cream cheese to soften a bit.

Provided by BMacNFry

Categories Crab

Time 15m

Yield 1 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
10 ounces hot dog chili sauce
6 1/2 ounces of white crabmeat (drained)
Worcestershire sauce
parsley flakes

Steps:

Mix softened cream cheese with dash of Worcestershire Sauce until color approximately matches the color of pizza dough.
Spread mixture in 8" pie dish to form the pizza crust.
Top the "crust" with hot dog chili sauce (about 1/2 the can) to make the pizza sauce.
Next spread the crabmeat on top of the pizza sauce as the "cheese".
Finally sprinkle lightly with parsley flakes to add a dash of color.
Serve with crackers or corn chips.

Tips:

Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your pizza.
Use a pizza stone or baking sheet. This will help the pizza cook evenly.
Don't overcrowd the pizza. This will prevent it from cooking properly.
Bake the pizza at a high temperature. This will help the crust get crispy.
Watch the pizza closely while it's baking. You don't want it to overcook.
Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing it. This will help prevent the cheese from oozing out.

Conclusion:

Crab appetizer pizza is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With its colorful toppings and flavorful sauce, this pizza is sure to be a hit with your guests. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give this crab appetizer pizza a try.