EASY CRAB TORTELLINI
Here's a super easy, super simple method for making stuffed pasta using wonton wrappers. If you'd rather call these crab wontons or crab dumplings (or even cheater tortellini!), go ahead. No matter what you call them, this is definitely something you want in your bag of culinary tricks. They're loaded with crab and the tortellini shape does a great job of catching and holding on to all the delicious sauce.
Provided by Chef John
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Pasta by Shape Recipes Tortellini Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Crush crackers into a bowl. Add egg, mascarpone cheese, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce; stir until combined. Let sit until crumbs have absorbed some moisture, about 5 minutes.
- Add crab meat, seafood seasoning, salt, cayenne pepper, and jalapeno to the cracker mixture; stir until just combined. Wrap and chill in the refrigerator until flavors develop, about 1 hour.
- Place a wonton wrapper on a work surface to resemble a diamond shape. Wet the top 2 edges with just enough water to moisten. Place 1 tablespoon crab filling right in the center and press to spread it out a bit. Pull the bottom wonton corner up and over the filling, line it up with the top corner to form a triangle, and work your way down the sides, pressing and sealing the wonton edges and pushing out any air. Press your finger right in the center of the long side to create a fold (or bend) in the triangle. Moisten the 2 "wings" and fold around the bend to seal. Repeat to form remaining tortellini.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- While waiting for water to boil, place creme fraiche in a skillet over medium heat. Add paprika, lemon zest, salt, and a splash of the pasta water. Cook and stir until heated through and just starting to simmer, then turn off the heat and reserve.
- Add tortellini to the boiling water, giving a gentle stir make sure they don't stick to the bottom. Cook for 1 minute; they may or may not float to the surface. Remove tortellini with a slotted spoon and transfer into the reserved sauce.
- Turn heat to medium-high and cook, gently stirring and basting, until sauce is heated through and just starts to simmer. Don't overcook or the sauce will reduce too much. Turn off the heat and stir in dill. Serve immediately on warm plates and sprinkle with additional dill and cayenne.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 651.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Cholesterol 246.6 mg, Fat 43.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 25.6 g, Sodium 765.4 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
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Nasiru Mukhtar
[email protected]This recipe was a total fail. The tortellini was mushy and the crab filling was bland. The sauce was also watery and tasteless. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Haluni Kelebi
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try! The tortellini is cooked perfectly and the crab filling is flavorful and creamy. The sauce is also delicious and has just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Makeko Baloyi
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The tortellini is always cooked perfectly and the crab filling is always flavorful and creamy. The sauce is also always delicious and has just the right amount of spice. I
Yasir Ahmed
[email protected]This recipe was a disappointment. The tortellini was mushy and the crab filling was bland. The sauce was also watery and tasteless. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Up roy
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The tortellini was cooked perfectly and the crab filling was flavorful and creamy. The sauce was also delicious and had just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this re
Tesfaye Hirphasa
[email protected]Not bad for a first try!
Don Solidi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The tortellini was cooked perfectly and the crab filling was flavorful and creamy. The sauce was also delicious and had just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Richard McClain
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious!
Alejandro López
[email protected]This recipe was amazing! The tortellini was cooked perfectly and the crab filling was flavorful and creamy. The sauce was also delicious and had just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.
Md Nobi
[email protected]This recipe was a total fail. The tortellini was mushy and the crab filling was bland. The sauce was also watery and tasteless. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Amanda anne
[email protected]I love crab tortellini, but I'm always intimidated to make it myself. This recipe was so easy to follow and the results were amazing! The tortellini was light and fluffy, and the crab filling was rich and flavorful. The sauce was also perfect - cream
FREE FIRE Mr BAYZID
[email protected]This crab tortellini recipe was a hit with my family! The tortellini was cooked perfectly and the crab filling was flavorful and creamy. The sauce was also delicious and had just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this recipe agai