Best 4 Oriental Crab Appetizers Recipes

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Welcome to a delightful culinary journey with our collection of oriental crab appetizers, where flavors dance and textures delight. Embark on a voyage of taste as we present three exquisite recipes that showcase the versatility and elegance of crab.

1. **Crispy Crab Rangoon:** These golden parcels of joy are a symphony of flavors and textures. Delicate wonton wrappers envelop a luscious filling of crab meat, cream cheese, and aromatic seasonings. Deep-fried to perfection, they deliver a satisfying crunch with every bite.

2. **Crab and Avocado Spring Rolls:** Experience a refreshing twist on classic spring rolls. Tender rice paper rolls are filled with succulent crab meat, ripe avocado, and crisp vegetables, drizzled with a tangy dipping sauce. Each bite is a burst of freshness and vibrancy.

3. **Creamy Crab Dip:** Indulge in the ultimate party pleaser, our creamy crab dip. Succulent crab meat is combined with a velvety blend of cream cheese, mayonnaise, and a touch of spice. Served with crispy crackers or crostini, it's the perfect appetizer to tantalize your taste buds.

With these three oriental crab appetizer recipes, you'll have a culinary repertoire that will impress your guests and leave them craving more. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let the cooking adventure begin!

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

MINI ASIAN CRAB CAKES



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Mini crab cakes encrusted with sesame seeds get a kick from wasabi and soy sauce. The toppings of wasabi, mayonnaise, cucumber, and pickled ginger add creaminess, crispness, and tang, as well as color.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes about 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over
1/4 cup mayonnaise, plus 3 tablespoons, for garnish
2 scallions, trimmed and finely chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons wasabi paste
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1/4 cup sesame seeds
2/3 cup vegetable oil, plus more if needed
1 English cucumber, for garnish
1/2 cup drained pickled ginger, for garnish
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Flake crabmeat with a fork in a medium bowl; stir in 1/4 cup mayonnaise, scallions, soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon wasabi, and zest. Stir in 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs. Cover with plastic wrap; chill 1 hour.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and pepper; set aside. In a small bowl, beat eggs with 1 tablespoon water; set aside. In a shallow bowl, stir together sesame seeds and remaining 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.
  • Form one scant tablespoon crab mixture into a ball; dip in seasoned flour. Flatten into a 3/4-inch high cake about 1 1/4 inches in diameter. Repeat with remaining crab mixture. Dip cakes in egg mixture, then roll in breadcrumb mixture.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add half the crab cakes; cook, turning once, until golden and crisp on both sides, about 1 1/2 minutes. Using a slotted spatula, transfer to paper towel-lined plates to drain. Repeat with the remaining cakes, adding more oil if needed. Let cool completely.
  • Transfer crab cakes to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze (uncovered) until firm, about 1 hour. Transfer to an airtight container; freeze until ready to use, up to 6 weeks.
  • To serve, preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place the crab cakes on an ungreased baking sheet, and bake until heated through, 10 to 14 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir together remaining 3 tablespoons mayonnaise and 1 1/2 teaspoons wasabi. Using a vegetable peeler, make 24 (2-by-3/4-inch) ribbons from cucumber; fold each ribbon into thirds.
  • Dot each crab cake with 1/2 teaspoon wasabi mayonnaise; top with a slice of cucumber and a slice of ginger.

ASIAN CRAB CAKES



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Mini crab cakes encrusted with sesame seeds get a kick from wasabi and soy sauce. The toppings of wasabi, mayonnaise, cucumber, and pickled ginger add creaminess, crispness, and tang, as well as color.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes about 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounces jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over well and rinsed
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 scallions, trimmed and finely chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons wasabi paste
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons plain fresh or dried breadcrumbs
1 English cucumber, for garnish
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup sesame seeds
2/3 cup safflower oil, plus more if needed
1/2 cup drained pickled ginger, for garnish

Steps:

  • Flake crabmeat with a fork in a medium bowl; stir in 1/4 cup mayonnaise, scallions, soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon wasabi, and zest. Stir in 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, stir together remaining 3 tablespoons mayonnaise and 1 1/2 teaspoons wasabi in a small bowl. Using a vegetable peeler, make 3/4-by-2-inch ribbons from cucumber (you'll need about 24 ribbons, or 1 for each cake). Fold each ribbon into thirds.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and pepper. In a small bowl, beat eggs with the water. In a shallow bowl, stir together sesame seeds and remaining 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.
  • Form 1 scant tablespoon crab mixture into a ball; dip in seasoned flour. Flatten into a 3/4-inch-thick disk about 1 1/4 inches in diameter. Repeat with remaining crab mixture. Dip cakes in egg mixture, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium until hot but not smoking. Add half the crab cakes; cook, turning once, until golden and crisp on both sides, about 1 1/2 minutes. Using a slotted spatula, transfer to paper-towel-lined plates to drain. Repeat with the remaining cakes, adding more oil if needed.
  • To serve, dot each crab cake with wasabi mayonnaise, and top with a cucumber ribbon and a piece of ginger.

ORIENTAL CRAB APPETIZERS



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Make and share this Oriental Crab Appetizers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Spreads

Time 25m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb crabmeat, picked over
1 cup canned bamboo shoot, julienned
18 -24 large lettuce leaves
1/2 cup toasted walnuts, finely chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry white wine or 2 tablespoons white grape juice
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/2 lb stringless snow peas, very finely julienned
Chinese hot mustard (optional)
sweet plum sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, wine or juice, garlic, and ginger in a large bowl.
  • Add crabmeat, snow peas, and bamboo shoots to soy mixture.
  • Mix well.
  • Top each lettuce leaf with portion of crab mixture.
  • Fold leaves around crab by first turning in the sides, then rolling up.
  • Serve on plate scattered with finely chopped toasted walnuts.
  • ---Serving Suggestion---.
  • Make a quick sauce of half Chinese hot mustard and half sweet plum sauce.
  • Spoon in a zig-zag pattern on each plate.
  • Place 3 rolls on top of the sauce, propped like fallen logs.
  • Top with toasted nuts and sprigs of fresh coriander.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.9, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 31.7, Sodium 990, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 3.2, Protein 18.7

CRAB APPETIZERS



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Make and share this Crab Appetizers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Just Cher

Categories     Crab

Time 25m

Yield 30 Appetizers, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can flakey biscuits
8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 cups crabmeat, chopped
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/2 cup cheddar cheese
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped fine

Steps:

  • Separate biscuits.
  • Divide each biscuit into 3 parts.
  • You will end up with 30 pieces.
  • Place on a cookie sheet and bake 8-10 minutes.
  • Spread generously with cream cheese.
  • Sprinkle with seasoning salt.
  • Top with crab meat.
  • Top with grated cheeses.
  • Sprinkle with dill.
  • Bake or broil until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.5, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 23.9, Sodium 88.5, Carbohydrate 0.6, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3

Tips:

  • For the Crab Rangoon, make sure to use wonton wrappers that are not too thick, or they will be difficult to fold. If you can't find wonton wrappers, you can also use egg roll wrappers, but they will be a little more difficult to work with.
  • To make the crab rangoon filling, be sure to use fresh crab meat. If you are using frozen crab meat, thaw it completely before using.
  • For the Crab Cakes, use a combination of fresh and cooked crab meat. This will give the cakes a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Be careful not to overcook the crab cakes. They should be cooked through, but still slightly moist in the center.
  • For the Crab Stuffed Mushrooms, use large mushrooms that will hold the filling well. You can also use smaller mushrooms, but you will need to be careful not to overstuff them.
  • Be sure to cook the crab stuffed mushrooms until the crab filling is heated through and the mushrooms are tender.

Conclusion:

These oriental crab appetizers are a delicious and easy way to start any meal. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they are sure to impress your guests. With a variety of flavors and textures, there is something for everyone to enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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