SPICY CRAB SALAD TAPAS

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I served these at a party and everyone went wild! These delicious morsels have a crispy flaky outside filled with creamy sweet crab that has a little kick. I used scalloped-edge cookie cutters to cut my pastry, but you can use a small biscuit cutter. -Vanessa Mason, Summerdale, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 55m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 can (16 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet yellow pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
Optional: Minced fresh parsley and seafood seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Combine the first 12 ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour., Meanwhile, on a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry. Roll each pastry into a 10-in. square; cut each into twenty-five 2-in. squares. Using a round 1-1/2-in. cookie cutter, cut out the centers of half the puff pastry squares. Whisk egg and water; brush over pastry. Place cutout squares on top of solid squares; transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets., Bake until golden brown, about 18 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Once cool, spoon 1 heaping tablespoon of crab salad into center of each cooked pastry. If desired, top with minced parsley and seasoning. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Khan Drishak
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I'm allergic to shellfish, so I substituted the crab with cooked shrimp. It was still delicious!


Sandra Peterside
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. I love the addition of the avocado, which gives the salad a creamy and rich texture.


Md:Raihan Raihan
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This is my go-to recipe for crab salad. It's always a crowd-pleaser and I love that it can be made ahead of time.


Dragan Gurdulić
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my crab salad turned out bland and watery. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


Sandra Mire
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This recipe was a hit at my last party. Everyone loved the spicy crab salad and couldn't stop talking about it. I'll definitely be making it again soon.


Jam Naeem
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I love crab salad and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The perfect blend of flavors and textures. Highly recommend!


Islamic Writes
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Easy to make and delicious. Will definitely be making this again!


Lebron Blanket
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll reduce the amount of cayenne pepper I add. Overall, it's a good recipe and I would recommend it to others.


amies draftss
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The crab salad was actually really good. It had a nice balance of flavors and wasn't too spicy. I would definitely make this again, even for a special oc


Ana Cojocaru
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I'm a huge fan of seafood, so I was excited to try this recipe. I wasn't disappointed! The crab salad was creamy and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice. Would definitely make again.


Oludumare Voss
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's super easy to follow and the crab salad is packed full of flavor. I served it with some toasted baguette slices and it was the perfect appetizer for a party I hosted. Everyone loved it!