Indulge in a culinary journey to the sea with our exquisite King crab puffs that blend the delicate sweetness of crab with a symphony of flavors. These bite-sized morsels are a delightful appetizer or elegant party snack that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover three unique recipes crafted to perfection: classic King crab puffs, tantalizing spicy King crab puffs with a touch of heat, and indulgent creamy King crab puffs with a velvety smooth filling. Each recipe offers a distinct experience, ensuring there's a perfect puff for every palate.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
KING CRAB APPETIZERS
These crab tartlets have long since been a family favorite and are requested often at holiday get togethers.
Provided by 102183
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 12 tartlet pans.
- Divide rolls in half and press into the prepared tartlet pans. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, crab, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, Cheddar cheese, green onions and Worcestershire sauce. Spoon 1 teaspoon of mixture into tarts and garnish with paprika.
- Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until light brown. These freeze wonderfully. Just reheat before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 40.1 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 721.2 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
CRAB PUFFS
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
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.
PARTY CRAB PUFFS
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
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.
EASY CRAB PUFFS
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
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
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
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-STUFFED MINI PUFFS
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
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.
PHYLLO CRAB CUPS
These cute appetizers taste scrumptious in their phyllo tart shells-horseradish and paprika add a nice kick.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and horseradish until smooth. Stir in crab and onion. Spoon 2-3 teaspoonfuls into each tart shell; sprinkle with paprika. , Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 16-18 minutes or until tops begin to brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CRAB PUFFS
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
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.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality king crab meat: Fresh or frozen king crab meat can be used for this recipe. If using frozen, thaw it completely before using.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for a crispy texture: Panko breadcrumbs are light and airy, which helps create a crispy outer shell for the crab puffs.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the crab puffs tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Fry the crab puffs in hot oil: The oil should be hot enough to sizzle when the crab puffs are added. This will help them cook quickly and evenly.
- Serve the crab puffs immediately: Crab puffs are best served hot and fresh. They can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or lemon wedges.
Conclusion:
King crab puffs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With their crispy outer shell and tender, flavorful filling, these crab puffs are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a fun and delicious snack or appetizer, give these king crab puffs a try!
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