Best 20 Crab Puffs Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our irresistible crab puffs, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These bite-sized morsels, also known as crab rangoon or crab balls, are a fusion of Asian and American influences, featuring a creamy crab filling enveloped in a crispy wonton wrapper. Our collection of crab puff recipes offers a diverse range of culinary creations, each with its unique twist on this beloved appetizer.

From the classic crab puff recipe, crafted with a luscious combination of crab meat, cream cheese, and seasonings, to innovative variations that incorporate bold spices, exotic ingredients, and delectable dipping sauces, our recipes cater to every palate. Whether you prefer a traditional approach or crave an explosion of flavors, our crab puff recipes will guide you through the process of creating these culinary gems in the comfort of your own kitchen.

So, embark on this culinary adventure, explore our crab puff recipes, and discover the perfect appetizer to elevate your next gathering, whether it's a casual get-together or a special occasion. With our easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips, you'll be whipping up these delectable crab puffs like a pro in no time.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

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 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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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.

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-STUFFED MINI PUFFS



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These tender puffs from our home economists feature a fast mouthwatering seafood spread. Because of their smaller size, the savory bites are an ideal addition to brunch buffets, spring luncheons or parties.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
CRAB FILLING:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 packages (8 ounces each) imitation crabmeat, shredded

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, bring water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once; 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. Beat until smooth and shiny., Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Immediately split puffs open; remove and discard soft dough from inside. Cool puffs completely., 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 302 calories, Fat 26g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 554mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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.

CRAB PUFFS



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I'm not sure where I got this from, but I have been making it for a few years. My family and friends love them and always request them at parties.

Provided by bobchile

Categories     Crab

Time 13m

Yield 30-40 Puffs

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package wonton skins
8 ounces cream cheese
7 1/2 ounces crabmeat
2 teaspoons breadcrumbs
2 drops sesame oil

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except wanton skins.
  • Fill wanton squares with 1 teaspoon of mixture.
  • Fold over making triangles.
  • Moisten to seal the edges.
  • Use water or egg.
  • Fry in oil for 3 minutes or until browned and puffed.
  • Turn once.
  • Serve with Chinese Mustard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.6, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 11.3, Sodium 84.6, Carbohydrate 0.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 1.8

CRAB RANGOON PUFFS



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This is a tasty treat that has a flavor similar to Crab Rangoon. These crab puffs are a great appetizer for any occasion. You may want to make a second batch!

Provided by Michelle R.

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Pastries

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, drained
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup cocktail sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease two baking sheets.
  • Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into triangles. Roll or press the triangles out on a clean surface, making them larger than their original size by half. Lay the triangles out on the prepared baking sheets; set aside.
  • Finely chop the crabmeat and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the cream cheese and cocktail sauce and mix until all of the ingredients are well-combined.
  • Place a tablespoon of the crab mixture on the large side of each crescent triangle. Pull the two bottom edges of the triangle together and pinch the seam closed over the crab mixture. Pull forward the remaining tip of the triangle to cover the remaining crab mixture and pinch the seams to close.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the crab puffs are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 32.1 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 416 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

KING CRAB PUFFS



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"My Mom loved entertaining when I was growing up and often made this recipe for her many parties," recalls Krisann Anderson in Forest Lake, Minnesota. "It was a favorite!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the crab, onions, cheese, Worcestershire sauce and mustard; set aside. , In a large saucepan, bring water, butter and salt 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 mixture is smooth and shiny. Stir in crab mixture. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HOLIDAY CRAB PUFFS



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Tasty crab puffs... made these for the holidays and everyone loved them!

Provided by cookie14

Time 40m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (17.5 ounce) packages frozen puff pastry, thawed
½ cup mayonnaise
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®), or more to taste
salt to taste
1 pound lump crabmeat

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Use a 2-inch cookie cutter to cut puff pastry into forty rounds. Transfer to the prepared baking sheets.
  • Mix mayonnaise, cream cheese, lemon juice, seafood seasoning, and salt together in a medium bowl. Fold in crab meat. Spoon about 2 teaspoons onto each pastry round.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pastries are golden and crisp, rotating halfway through, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with additional seafood seasoning, if desired, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 120.3 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

DEVILED CRAB (OR CLAMS) PUFFS



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I am not sure where I got this recipe because I have had it for a long time. I always make a double batch because they freeze well and are great to have on hand. I use canned clams because they seem to freeze better then the crab for longer storage.

Provided by Dorothy Curtis

Categories     Other Breads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

24 slice baguette bread 3/4 inch
1 jar(s) kraft old english cheese spread
1 Tbsp flour
1 tsp dry mustard
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
6 Tbsp butter or marg-softened
2 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic-minced
1 can(s) crab meat or minced clams drained
1 green onion-minced

Steps:

  • 1. Put bread on an ungreased cookie sheet and broil 4-6 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or till lightly browned. Remove from broiler turn bread over and cool on sheet.
  • 2. Mix all ingredients together except for crab or clams. Stir in crab or clams.
  • 3. Spread mix on untoasted sides of the bread, covering completely. Put cookie sheet in the freezer and freeze until firm.
  • 4. When frozen put into zip lock bags and store in freezer until ready to cook. They will store for a long time.
  • 5. Broil frozen slices 4-6 inches from heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until puffed, bubbly and lightly browned. Watch or they could burn.
  • 6. Serve with a nice salad or soup or as an appetizer. Enjoy!

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.

CHEDDAR-CRAB PUFFS



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Categories     Shellfish

Yield YIELD 3-1/2 DOZEN

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup water
4 tablespoons margarine or butter, cut up
Salt
Pepper
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1 cup (4 ounces) extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
6 ounces crabmeat, picked over

Steps:

  • 1 - Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. 2 - In 3-quart saucepan, combine water, margarine, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat to boiling on medium. 3 - Remove from heat. Add flour and stir until ball forms. Stir in eggs, 1 at a time, until dough is smooth and shiny. Stir in Cheddar and crab. 4 - With tablespoon-size cookie scoop, scoop mixture into balls onto parchment, spacing 1 inch apart. 5 - Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown, switching sheets on racks halfway through. Serve warm. 6 - To make ahead, place in resealable plastic bag; freeze up to 1 month. Reheat frozen puffs in 400 degree F oven 8 to 10 minutes.

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.

CRAB CORN PUFFS



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Savory bites made in a mini-muffin tin. Basically corn muffins with imitation crab and some veggies added. Very easy and great for potlucks/office parties.

Provided by mailbelle

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 24 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, chopped into small pieces
4 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1 (8 1/2 ounce) pacakge corn muffin mix
1 egg
1/2 cup creamed corn
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup diced tomato
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup minced celery
1/4 cup sliced green onion

Steps:

  • Mix together all of the puffs ingredients.
  • Generously grease a mini-muffin tin. Fill each muffin cup with approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons batter.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove from muffin tin and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.5, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 13.7, Sodium 237.7, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 2.9

EASY CRAB PUFFS RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by charlotteh371

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 sheet of puff pastry dough, thawed (see package directions)
4 oz. cream cheese, softened (1/2 of an 8 oz. block or 1/2 of an 8 oz. container)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
12 oz. canned or fresh crab meat, drained and picked through it for any shells. (see post for notes about this)
2 green onions or scallions, chopped
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 egg for egg wash

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut puff pastry into 16 squares. I use a pizza cutter, it's easy that way. Depending on brand of puff pastry you buy, you might have a rectangular sheet that you could get away with cutting 20 squares. You'll have enough filling for 20 if you can get 20 squares. I used the Trader Joe's brand which comes in a square so I get 16, like this: Easy Crab Puffs Combine all the rest of the ingredients in a bowl. Place a couple teaspoons of filling in the center of each puff pastry square and spread from one corner to the opposite corner diagonally. Keep the other two corners clear of filling. If you have leftover filling, you can go back and add a little more to each puff, or just use it as a dip with crackers for a little cook's treat. Take one of the corners that doesn't have filling on it and fold it across the filling, then fold the other corner over that, tucking it tightly to the other side. As they bake, they'll spread apart more so make sure and press to seal, using a bit of water on your finger to help seal if needed. Sorry I don't have a picture of how I folded them, but you can probably see what I mean by looking at the pictures of the puffs. Place puffs on a cookie sheet with a little space in between like you'd do with cookies. I use a silicone mat or parchment paper on the pan for easy removal and cleanup. In a small bowl, beat egg to use as an egg wash and brush egg wash over the tops of each puff. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until tops and bottoms of puffs are golden brown. Garnish with green onions if you'd like and serve.

BAKED CRAB PUFFS RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by á-17861

Number Of Ingredients 27

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Ingredients
1/2 cup rice vinegar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon red chile flakes
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup pineapple chunks
Crab puffs:
2 tablespoons sour cream
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 green onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon Sriracha
1/2 teaspoon sugar
10 ounces crab meat
1 sheet puff pastry, defrosted

Steps:

  • Directions *For the sauce:* In a small saucepan set over medium-high heat, whisk together the vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, chili flakes, and 1/2 cup of the water. Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of water with the cornstarch and whisk into the sauce. Bring to a boil then turn off the heat. Let cool. *For the crab puffs:* Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a standard muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray In a medium bowl combine all the ingredients except the puff pastry, gently folding the crab in last. Cut the puff pastry into 9 squares. Press each square into 9 holes of a muffin tin. Divide the crab mixture between the pastry cups. You can refrigerate the puffs for 1 day at this point before baking. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden. While the crab puffs are baking add the pineapple to the sauce. Puree with an immersion blender. Serve with the warm crab puffs. *For the sauce:* In a small saucepan set over medium-high heat, whisk together the vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, chili flakes, and 1/2 cup of the water. Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of water with the cornstarch and whisk into the sauce. Bring to a boil then turn off the heat. Let cool. *For the crab puffs:* Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a standard muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray In a medium bowl combine all the ingredients except the puff pastry, gently folding the crab in last. Cut the puff pastry into 9 squares. Press each square into 9 holes of a muffin tin. Divide the crab mixture between the pastry cups. You can refrigerate the puffs for 1 day at this point before baking. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden. While the crab puffs are baking add the pineapple to the sauce. Puree with an immersion blender. Serve with the warm crab puffs.

CORN CRAB PUFFS



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Categories     Fish     Appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 8 oz package of crabmeat (or imitation crab)
1 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
1 pkg. (8 oz) corn muffin mix
1 egg
1/2 cup creamed corn
1 4 oz can diced, green chiles
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/4 cup Bisquick
1/4 cup diced celery
1/4 cup sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients. Drop by teaspoonfuls on to greased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Remove from pan. Serve warm.

CRAB MEAT PUFFS



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Categories     Cheese     Appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 1

6 english muffins split - 1/2 stick butter - 1 jar kraft old english cheddar - 1 sm can crab meat drained - 1 clove minced garlic - dash garlic powder & pepper

Steps:

  • melt butter c cheese - add remaining ingred - spread muffin halves c cheese mix - put on cookie sheet - cut in 1/4 or 1/8 - freeze 15 min - place in bag bake 350 x 10 min

CRAB PUFFS



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Categories     Shellfish     Appetizer     Bake     Healthy

Yield Makes 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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
Helpful Hint: Choose large capers, which become more flowerlike and crisp when fried

Steps:

  • Directions: 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. 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.

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest crab meat possible. Fresh crab meat will have a sweet, delicate flavor. Avoid crab meat that is frozen or has been sitting in the refrigerator for more than a few days.
  • Use a variety of crab meat. Different types of crab meat have different flavors and textures. For example, Dungeness crab meat is sweet and flaky, while blue crab meat is more savory and firm. Using a variety of crab meat will give your crab puffs a more complex flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the crab puffs tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Be careful not to overcook the crab puffs. Overcooked crab puffs will be dry and tough. Cook the crab puffs until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve the crab puffs hot. Crab puffs are best served hot out of the oven. They can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or remoulade.

Conclusion:

Crab puffs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make delicious crab puffs that your friends and family will love.

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