Best 12 Crab Meat Puffs Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a delightful culinary journey into the world of crab meat puffs, a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more. These ethereal treats are a perfect blend of delicate pastry and succulent crab meat, encased in a crispy golden shell. Dive into a trio of irresistible recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic appetizer. Embark on a culinary adventure that promises to elevate your next gathering or indulge in a moment of pure indulgence.

**Recipe 1: Classic Crab Meat Puffs:**

* Experience the timeless charm of traditional crab meat puffs, crafted with a flaky puff pastry encasing a creamy filling of crab meat, mayonnaise, and herbs. Delight in the harmonious balance of flavors and textures that define this classic recipe.

**Recipe 2: Cheesy Crab Meat Puffs:**

* Elevate your taste buds with a cheesy twist on crab meat puffs. A blend of cream cheese, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheese adds a rich, gooey center to the delicate crab filling. Prepare to be captivated by the symphony of flavors and textures in every bite.

**Recipe 3: Spicy Crab Meat Puffs:**

* Ignite your palate with the fiery rendition of crab meat puffs. A touch of cayenne pepper and chili flakes adds a subtle heat that complements the sweetness of the crab meat. Get ready for a flavor explosion that will leave your taste buds tingling.

Let's cook with our recipes!

EASY CRAB PUFFS



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Easy crab and cream cheese filling for these cream puff pastries make a impressive appetizer for any occasion.

Provided by N Morski

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup water
½ cup salted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs, beaten
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons minced onion
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash soy sauce
1 (12 ounce) package imitation crabmeat

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine water and butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add flour; stir to form a ball. Remove from the heat and add eggs all at once; stir until smooth.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a cookie sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffs are a nice golden brown and hollow sounding, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, mix cream cheese, sour cream, celery, onion, garlic powder, and soy sauce until smooth. Mix in crab.
  • Fill cooled puff pastries with crab mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 110.6 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 378.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

CRAB PUFFS



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Fried capers and parsley cut through the richness of these mini crab puffs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ounces (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1/4 cup minced shallot (from 2 shallots)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
4 ounces lump crabmeat
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (1/3 cup)
1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley plus 1/4 cup whole leaves, for garnish
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Cayenne pepper
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil, for frying
2 tablespoons large brine-packed capers, rinsed and dried, for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots, and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add flour, and cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Add milk in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and cook, whisking often, until mixture has thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add crabmeat, Parmesan, minced parsley, lemon zest, and a pinch of cayenne. Remove from heat, and stir until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Spread mixture on a rimmed baking sheet, and let cool completely. (Cooled mixture can be covered and refrigerated for up to 1 day.)
  • Set a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Whisk eggs in a shallow dish. Place breadcrumbs in another shallow dish. Shape cooled crabmeat mixture into 1-inch balls. Working with 1 ball at a time, coat in beaten egg, then in breadcrumbs. Transfer to rack. Repeat with remaining balls. Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Heat 4 inches of oil in a large, heavy pot until it reaches 375 degrees. Working in batches, fry crab balls, turning once, until golden brown, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. (Adjust heat as necessary to keep oil at a steady temperature.) Using a wire-mesh skimmer, transfer crab puffs to paper towels to drain, and immediately season with salt.
  • Reduce heat until oil reaches 350 degrees. Fry capers for 1 minute, and using a wire-mesh skimmer, transfer to paper towels to drain. Fry parsley leaves for 1 minute, and using a wire-mesh skimmer, transfer to paper towels to drain. (The capers and parsley may cause the hot oil to spatter when added to the pot.) Sprinkle puffs with capers and parsley. Serve warm.

CRAB PUFFS



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If you're looking for a scrumptious way to get a party started, bring out a tray of these cheesy crab puffs. They bake up golden brown and taste wonderful right out of the oven. Try serving them with soup instead of bread or crackers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup plus 1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter, mustard, salt, cumin and hot pepper sauce to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes., Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until smooth and shiny. Stir in the cheese and crab., Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 23-26 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CRAB PUFFS



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These decadent deep-fried puffs are filled with crabmeat and cream cheese. Dip them in your favorite Asian-style sauce and loosen your belt buckle!

Provided by TISHNERIC

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Crab

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 quart oil for deep frying
1 pound cooked crabmeat
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 (16 ounce) packages small won ton wrappers

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large, heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together cooked crabmeat, cream cheese and garlic salt.
  • Roll a small amount of the crabmeat mixture inside each won ton wrapper and seal.
  • In small batches, carefully place won tons into the hot oil. Fry 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 695.5 mg

CRAB PUFFS



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These homemade Crab Puffs are absolutely addicting, filled with an unbelievably delicious creamy crab mixture that's made with lump crab meat, like cream cheese, parmesan cheese, veggies, and SO much more.

Provided by lyuba

Categories     Appetizer

Time 37m

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 oz cream cheese (softened)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
8 oz lump crab meat
1/2 yellow onion (diced)
1/2 red bell pepper (diced)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
2 tbsp chives (diced)
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp coarse sea salt (or coarse kosher salt)
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 sheets puff pastry

Steps:

  • Make sure to thaw puff pastry before starting. Carefully unfold the puff pastry sheets as soon as they are thawed. (If puff pastry has to wait for you to make the filling, cover it with a couple of sheets of damp paper towel to keep from drying out.)
  • Preheat the oven to 400­° and lightly grease a mini muffin pan.
  • Dice onion, bell pepper, and mince garlic. Preheat a small cooking pan over medium heat and sauté onion and bell pepper with a little bit of olive oil.
  • When the veggies are completely softened, mix in garlic, and let it cook until fragrant. Transfer cooked veggies into a mixing bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients for the filling to the mixing bowl with veggies and use a spatula or a fork to mix everything thoroughly.
  • Roll out the puff pastry sheets to about 12x12 size squares. Use a pizza cutter or a knife to cut each puff pastry sheet into 16 squares each.
  • Fit each square into the cup of the prepared mini muffin pan, forming a little cup out of the pastry square. (You will need to work in batches, so make sure to cover the pastry with damp paper towel in between batches to prevent it from drying out.)
  • Fill each pastry square with slightly less than 1 1/2 tablespoons of crab mixture. (I use a #40 cookie scoop to get even amount each time and fill it slightly less than full.)
  • Bake for about 17 minutes, until pastry is golden brown. (Repeat with remaining pastry and filling.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Sodium 241 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CRAB PUFFS APPETIZERS



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you can prepare these ahead and freeze just remove from freezer without defrosting and bake until crisp, great to have handy in your freezer for unexpected guests

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (6 1/2 ounce) can crabmeat
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
3 green onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon salt or 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 cup flour
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • in a medium bowl combine crab, cheese, onions, Worcestershire sauce and dry mustard; mix well.
  • In a large saucepan combine butter and salt; bring to a boil then remove from heat, and add flour, beating until mixture forms a ball.
  • Add in eggs one at a time, beating after each.
  • Blend in crab mixture, mix well.
  • Drop by small teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheet (at this point, puffs can be frozen on baking sheet).
  • Bake 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees F, and bake for 10 minutes more.
  • Note: unbaked puffs can be frozen on a baking sheet, and transfered to plastic freezer bags; bake WITHOUT defrosting at 375 until crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.2, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 25.6, Sodium 72.3, Carbohydrate 2.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.8

CRAB STUFFED MINI PUFFS



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Make and share this Crab Stuffed Mini Puffs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Just Cher

Categories     Crab

Time 50m

Yield 24 crab puffs

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb flaked crabmeat or 1 lb imitation crabmeat, if you can't get fresh- shredded

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, bring water, butter and salt to a boil Add flour all at once, stir until a smooth ball forms.
  • Remove from heat let stand 5 minutes.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Beat until smooth and shiny.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 inchs apart on greased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove to wire racks.
  • Immediately split puffs open, remove and discard soft dough from inside.
  • For Filling, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream onion, salt, dill, lemon juice and pepper in a bowl.
  • Fold in the crab.
  • Fill bottom halves of puffs, replace tops.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.9, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 58, Sodium 390.4, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 5.3

CRUNCHY CRAB PUFFS



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Easy, crunchy, very good! Can use 1-2 stalks of chopped celery in place of water chestnuts but I think that makes these rather ordinary.

Provided by SB61287

Categories     Crab

Time 10m

Yield 30 puffs

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can crabmeat, drained
8 ounces swiss cheese, grated
0.5 (7 ounce) can water chestnuts, chopped
1 small onion, grated
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 -1 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375. Divide each biscuit into thirds. Place on a baking sheet. Blend remaining ingredients & spoon onto each biscuit section. Bake 10 minutes or until puffy & browned.

EASY CRAB PUFFS



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this is an awesome recipe. I'm not sure where it came from, but I make it all the time, and it's so simple.

Provided by meatymeatball

Categories     Crab

Time 35m

Yield 48 quarters

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (5 ounce) jar old English cheese, made by kraft (velveeta or any other cheese spread will work also)
6 English muffins, sliced
1 can real crabmeat or 1 can imitation crabmeat
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine

Steps:

  • combine cheese, crab meat (drained),garlic salt, mayonnaise, and butter/margerine.
  • you may need to beat it with an electric mixer to make it semi-smooth.
  • spread evenly between the english muffins halves.
  • cut each half of english muffin into quarters.
  • place the quarters on a baking sheet.
  • bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes, or until slightly brown.

PARTY CRAB PUFFS



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I received this recipe years ago from my grandmother. She also told me to have fun being creative and experimenting in the kitchen. My friends request these little puffs at every gathering. -Jean Bevilacqua, Rhododendron, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
FILLING:
4 hard-boiled large eggs, finely chopped
1 can (6 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish, drained
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. , Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack. Immediately split puffs open; remove tops and set aside. Discard soft dough from inside. Cool puffs. , In a large bowl, combine filling ingredients. Just before serving, spoon 1 teaspoonful filling into each puff; sprinkle with parsley if desired. Replace tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CRAB IN PUFF PASTRY



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Prepare this elegant dish for the next special occasion. Flaky layers of puff pastry sandwich savory seafood and a creamy white wine sauce.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 package (17.3 ounce-size) frozen puff pastry (1 sheet), thawed
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream
1 1/2 cups cooked crabmeat, shrimp or lobster
1/2 cup Sauvignon Blanc, dry white wine or clam juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Unfold pastry sheet; place on lightly floured surface. Roll into 10-inch square. Cut in half; place one half on top of the other. Roll to seal edges. Cut crosswise into 4 equal pieces. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan over low heat. Cook onions in butter, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in flour. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly; remove from heat.
  • Gradually stir in milk and whipping cream. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in remaining ingredients; heat through.
  • Split each pastry horizontally with fork. Spoon crab mixture over bottom halves; top with remaining pastry halves. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 175 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg

PACIFIC CRAB PUFFS



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Yummy appetizers that can be made ahead, frozen and then reheated (so they're great for guests). The mustard dip is a 'must' for these puffs.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h27m

Yield 36 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups baking mix (like bisquick)
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion, including tops
1/2 lb crabmeat
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon liquid hot pepper sauce (Tabasco...I use a little more)
oil (for frying)
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine mustard dip ingredients, mix well and stick in the fridge.
  • In a bowl, combine baking mix, cheese, and onions; shred crabmeat and add to cheese mixture.
  • In another bowl, combine egg, water, Worcestershire and hot pepper sauce; stir this mixture into the crab mixture just until blended.
  • Pour oil into a 4-quart pan, or electric frying pan (I use the electric fry pan to keep the oil at a constant temp), to a depth of about 1 1/2 inches; heat to 375°.
  • Drop in a teaspoonful of the batter for each puff, cook about 4 at a time, turning as needed, until they're golden brown on all sides, about 1 1/2-2 minutes.
  • Lift out with a slotted spoon and drain; keep warm until all are cooked then serve with mustard dip.
  • If making ahead, cool the puffs, wrap and freeze; to reheat, place the frozen puffs on a baking sheet and bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh crab meat: Fresh crab meat is essential for the best flavor and texture in your crab meat puffs. Look for crab meat that is firm and has a sweet, briny smell.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the puffs tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a hot oven: The puffs should be baked in a hot oven (400°F or 200°C) to ensure that they rise properly.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking sheet: Leave enough space between the puffs on the baking sheet so that they have room to rise.
  • Serve immediately: Crab meat puffs are best served immediately after they are baked. They can be reheated, but they will not be as crispy.

Conclusion:

Crab meat puffs are an easy-to-make and delicious appetizer or snack that are perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create these tasty treats that are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for something special to serve, give crab meat puffs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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