Tantalize your taste buds with our exquisite crab bites, a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. These delectable morsels, crafted with a blend of succulent crab meat, savory seasonings, and a hint of spice, are sure to be the star of any gathering. Explore our collection of three distinct recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic appetizer. Dive into the simplicity of our traditional crab bites, featuring a harmonious balance of crab, mayonnaise, and herbs. Delight in the creamy indulgence of our crab Rangoon, where crab and cream cheese filling is enveloped in a crispy wonton wrapper. Embark on a culinary journey with our spicy crab cakes, where a touch of heat elevates the flavors of crab and bread crumbs. No matter your preference, our crab bite recipes are guaranteed to satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more.
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CRAB CAKE BITES
These appetizer bites are a mini way to enjoy crab cakes for your next gathering. Crab, fresh chives and spices are folded into bread crumbs, shaped and baked for the perfect bite. Serve with lemon-garlic sauce for dipping.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
- In medium bowl, stir together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, the egg, chives, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, seafood seasoning and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Fold in crabmeat and bread crumbs until well blended (mixture will be moist). Using measuring tablespoon, shape mixture into 36 (1 1/2-inch) balls. Place on cookie sheet.
- Bake 16 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned and hot in center. Cool 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together Lemon-Garlic Sauce ingredients until blended. Serve bites with sauce and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
CRAB CUCUMBER BITES
I look for recipes that are deceptively easy. These fancy-but-quick crab and cucumber appetizers are heavenly, and the stand-out colors light up any gathering or holiday table, no matter the season. -Nancy Czarnick, Desert Hills, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel strips from cucumbers to create striped edges; cut each cucumber into 16 slices, about 1/4-in. thick. Pat dry with paper towels; set aside., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, lemon juice and pepper sauce until smooth. Fold in the crab, red pepper and onions. Place 1 heaping teaspoonful onto each cucumber slice. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 16 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
MINI CRAB CAKE BITES
There's plenty of rich seafood flavor in this single-serve appetizer, made easy with Original Bisquick mix. Make then extra fun-and hands free-with the addition of candy-making lollipop sticks.
Provided by Stephanie Wise
Categories Appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray 24 mini muffin cups with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, stir together all ingredients. Scoop mixture evenly into muffin cups.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes in pan, then run sharp knife carefully around each bite to remove from pan. Cool another 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
ASIAN CRAB CAKE BITES
Crab cakes, shaped as cocktail-size rounds, include ginger, coconut milk, and cilantro.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes
Yield Makes about 32
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Stir together jalapenos, scallions, ginger, cilantro, egg, salt, and coconut milk in a large bowl. Fold in crabmeat and breadcrumbs (mixture should just hold together). Scoop tablespoons of mixture, and lightly flatten into 1 1/2-inch cakes; arrange in rows on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with plastic wrap. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes (up to 1 week; defrost before dredging and frying).
- Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat. Dredge cakes in breadcrumbs to coat. Working in batches, fry cakes, flipping once, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side, adding more oil as needed. Serve with lime wedges.
CUCUMBER CRAB BITES
Hints of pineapple and cucumber add unique fresh flavor to these delicate appetizers shared by Jeannie Klugh from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The tasty bites make a beginning to boast about for any meal or light spring luncheon.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, dill, mustard and seafood seasoning. Stir in the crab and pineapple. Spread over cucumber slices. Sprinkle with onions. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
BUTTERY CRAB BITES
These cheesy, buttery bites are easy but elegant. They're great at an appetizer or just for snacking. -Rebecca Young of Pleasant Hill, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Toast English muffins in a toaster oven. Place muffin halves on toaster oven tray. In a small bowl, combine the crab, cheese sauce, butter, mayonnaise and garlic powder. Spread over the muffin halves. Cut each into four pieces. , Bake in toaster oven at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 1174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
CREAMY CRAB-STUFFED PASTRY BITES
Make and share this Creamy Crab-Stuffed Pastry Bites recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Crab
Time 1h15m
Yield 44 appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, crab, onions, and tarragon; blend well.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Place pastry sheets on a lightly floured cutting board; roll out to a 14x10 inch rectangle.
- Cut out 22 circles from each pastry sheet, using a 2-inch cutter.
- In a small cup, beat egg and milk with a fork until blended.
- Spoon 1 teaspoon crab mixture onto center of each pastry circle.
- Brush edge of pastry with egg mixture.
- Fold pastry in half to completely enclose filling; press edges together to seal.
- Place on baking sheet; brush tops with remaining egg mixture.
- Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.8, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 7.7, Sodium 37.3, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.2
CRAB SWISS BITES
These hot appetizer bites are delicious and easy to make. Rolls are separated into pieces, topped with a crabmeat and Swiss cheese mixture, and sprinkled with water chestnuts. They're a definite crowd pleaser!
Provided by DOREENB
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Tapas
Time 22m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together crabmeat, green onion, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice and curry powder.
- Separate dinner rolls into 3 pieces each. Spoon equal portions of the crabmeat mixture onto the roll pieces. Top with water chestnuts.
- Bake in the preheated oven 10 to 12 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 21.6 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 125.3 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
CRAB BITES
Appetizers with fabulous flair! Crunchy phyllo shells complement a crabmeat-artichoke filling.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 45
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with foil or cooking parchment paper.
- In large bowl, mix all ingredients except phyllo shells with spoon about 2 minutes or until well blended.
- Place phyllo shells on cookie sheet. Fill each shell with about 1 tablespoon crab mixture. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until shells are puffed and golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
CRAB CUCUMBER BITES RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by á-2710
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel strips from cucumbers to create striped edges; cut each cucumber into 16 slices, about 1/4-inch thick. Pat dry with paper towels; set aside. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, lemon juice and pepper sauce until smooth. Fold in the crab, red pepper and onions. Place 1 heaping teaspoonful onto each cucumber slice. Serve immediately.
DEVILED CRAB BITES
This is based on a recipe by Margaret Dennis and Karen Gillingham in the Nov/Dec 1992 issue of Cooking Light. I think these are great appetizers.
Provided by mersaydees
Categories Crab
Time 15m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl; stir well.
- Add crabmeat, cracker crumbs, and green onions; stir well.
- Spoon 1 teaspoon crab mixture onto each cucumber slice, and sprinkle with paprika, if desired.
ULTIMATE PARTY CRAB BITES RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by JoyT
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients (except 1 cup of reserved breadcrumbs). Scoop and form into bite sized balls. Roll balls in reserved breadcrumbs. Place on a large platter and chill for a half of an hour. Heat 1″ of oil in a large frying pan until a deep fry thermometer registers at 350ºF. Fry the crab bites until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and place on a cookie sheet in a 200ºF oven to keep them warm while you fry the rest of them up. Serve with cocktail sauce, tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
PANKO-CRUSTED CRAB CAKE BITES WITH ROASTED PEPPER-CHIVE AIOLI
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Sort through crab and discard any bits of shell.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine celery, minced chives, mayonnaise, egg, mustard, and hot sauce; mix well with a fork. Add crab and 1/4 cup panko; stir gently just to mix.
- 3. Put remaining 1 cup panko in a shallow bowl. Shape crab mixture into 24 cakes, each about 2 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick. Turn each cake into panko to coat on all sides, pressing gently to make crumbs adhere. Place cakes slightly apart in an oiled 12 by 17 inch baking pan.
- 4. Bake in a 475 degree regular or convection oven until golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes. With a spatula, transfer crab cakes to a platter. Spoon a dollop of Roasted Pepper-Chive Aioli onto each cake. Garnish platter with fresh chives. Serve hot.
- ROASTED PEPPER-CHIVE AIOLI. in a smal bowl, mix 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup chopped drained canned roasted red peppers, 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon minced garlic. Makes about 1/2 cup.
- MAKES 24 CRAB CAKES; 8 SERVINGS
CHEDDAR CRAB BITES
These are perfect for any occasion and everyone loves them. They also freeze well too so I can store some for later.-Elaine Anderson, New Galilee, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cheese spread, crab, butter, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Spread over muffin halves. , Place in two ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cut each muffin half into quarters. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CRAB FILLED POTATO BITES
If you're looking for a potato appetizer idea that is sure to delight your friends and family try these Crab Filled Potato Bites!
Provided by Potato Goodness
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips U.S. Potato Board
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In medium saucepan, cook potatoes in 2 inches simmering water, covered, 25 to 30 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool; cut in half. With melon baller, scoop out the center from each half to form a cup.
- In small bowl, fold together crabmeat, yogurt, mayonnaise, chives, cheese, parsley and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon about 1 teaspoon crab mixture into each potato half.
- Broil 4 inches below heating element of broiler 3 to 5 minutes or until golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 38.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 2.1 mg, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 29 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
PANKO CRUSTED CRAB CAKE BITES WITH ROASTED PEPPER CHIVE AIOLI RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by á-2908
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sort through crab and discard any bits of shell. In a large bowl, combine celery, minced chives, mayonnaise, egg, mustard, and hot sauce; mix well with a fork. Add crab and 1/4 cup panko; stir gently just to mix. Put remaining 1 cup panko in a shallow bowl. Shape crab mixture into 24 cakes, each about 2 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick. Turn each cake in panko to coat on all sides, pressing gently to make crumbs adhere. Place cakes slightly apart in an oiled 12- X 17-inch baking pan. Bake in a 475°F regular or convection oven until golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes. With a spatula, transfer crab cakes to a platter. Spoon a dollop of Roasted Pepper-Chive Aioli onto each cake. Garnish platter with fresh chives. Serve hot. Roasted Pepper-Chive Aioli. In a small bowl, mix 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup chopped drained canned roasted red peppers, 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon minced garlic. Makes about 1/2 cup.
CRAB SWISS BITES
This is a recipe given to our family by Kim Kramer, a family friend. It's a great appetizer. If you are a real foodie, you will top the Crab Swiss Bite with Clam Dip! Peter Lehman holds the record for the most Crab Swiss Bites topped with Clam Dip in the Northeast!! Rock on Peter.
Provided by Susan McGreevy
Categories Seafood Appetizers
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix crab meat, onions, swiss cheese, mayo, lemon juice, curry powder and chopped water chestnuts in a bowl. Separate the flaky bisquits into 1/4 inch layers on a greased baking sheet.
- 2. Put a tablespon of the crab meat mixture on each biscuit. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
CURRIED SWISS-CRAB BITES
Guests will gobble up these golden biscuits topped with a cheesy crab mixture. You can make the filling ahead of time to cut down on last-minute fuss.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 20 appetizers.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bake biscuits according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the crab, cheese, mayonnaise, onion, lemon juice and curry. , Remove biscuits to a wire rack. Split each biscuit in half horizontally; spread with crab mixture. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts :
CRAB BITES
No-bake phyllo shells are filled with creamy, seasoned crab dip.
Provided by Jill
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 2h10m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small mixing bowl, combine crab meat, cream cheese, dill, garlic, and parsley. Blend well. Spoon the mixture into thawed shells. Spoon cocktail sauce on some or all of the shells (if desired). Keep the crab shells refrigerated until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 91.8 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 473.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
CRAB BITES
Categories Fish Appetizer Broil Quick & Easy
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix all of above; spread in 6 English muffins, split; cut into 1/4 or 1/8 size pieces each. Place on cookie sheet; freeze if you like for later. Broil 5 to 8 minutes (watch carefully).
Tips:
- Crab bites are a versatile appetizer that can be enjoyed as a party snack or a light meal.
- Use fresh, high-quality crab meat for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have panko breadcrumbs, you can use regular breadcrumbs instead.
- Be careful not to overcook the crab bites, as they can become tough.
- Serve the crab bites with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or lemon mayonnaise.
Conclusion:
If you're looking for a quick, easy, and delicious appetizer, crab bites are a great option. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or a light meal. With a variety of dipping sauces to choose from, there's sure to be a flavor combination that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a tasty snack, give crab bites a try!
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