**Pacific Crab Puffs: A Delectable Treat from the Sea**
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of the Pacific Ocean with our tantalizing Pacific Crab Puffs. These golden-brown morsels are a delightful symphony of fresh crab meat, enveloped in a crispy, airy batter. Perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to elegant dinner parties, these crab puffs are sure to impress. With easy-to-follow recipes for both classic and gluten-free variations, this article offers a culinary journey that caters to diverse dietary preferences. Discover the secrets behind this delectable appetizer and elevate your culinary repertoire with the irresistible charm of Pacific Crab Puffs.
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.
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
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
PACIFIC CRAB PUFFS
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
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.
CRAB PUFFS
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
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
CRUNCHY CRAB PUFFS
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
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 STUFFED MINI PUFFS
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
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
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.
Tips:
- Choose the Right Crab Meat: Use fresh or frozen crab meat for the best flavor and texture. Flake the crab meat into small pieces before adding it to the mixture.
- Use Panko Breadcrumbs: Panko breadcrumbs help create a crispy exterior for the crab puffs. If you don't have panko breadcrumbs, you can use regular breadcrumbs, but they won't be as crispy.
- Add Vegetables for Extra Flavor: Finely chopped vegetables like carrots, celery, or onions can add extra flavor and texture to the crab puffs. Sauté the vegetables until softened before adding them to the mixture.
- Season Wisely: Use a combination of herbs, spices, and seasonings to flavor the crab puffs. Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper are all great choices.
- 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: Use a deep fryer or a large saucepan filled with hot oil to fry the crab puffs. The oil should be at least 375°F (190°C) to ensure that the crab puffs cook evenly and quickly.
- Serve with Dipping Sauce: Serve the crab puffs with a dipping sauce of your choice. Tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or a simple lemon butter sauce are all great options.
Conclusion:
Pacific crab puffs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With a crispy exterior and a flavorful filling, these crab puffs are sure to be a hit with your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a new appetizer to try, give Pacific crab puffs a try. You won't be disappointed!
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