Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Warm Crab Tartlets, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These savory pastries are crafted with a buttery, flaky crust that encases a delectable filling of tender crab meat, enveloped in a creamy, flavorful sauce.
Each bite offers a harmonious blend of the sweet and briny notes of the crab, complemented by the richness of the sauce and the crispy, golden crust. Accompanying this main recipe, you'll also find a collection of equally enticing variations, including recipes for Crab Tartlets with Spinach and Feta, a vegetarian delight bursting with fresh flavors, and Crab Tartlets with Corn and Bell Peppers, a vibrant combination of sweet corn and colorful bell peppers.
Whether you're a seafood enthusiast or simply seeking a culinary adventure, our Warm Crab Tartlets and its variations promise an unforgettable dining experience. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, these recipes are accessible to home cooks of all levels, ensuring that you can recreate these delectable dishes in your own kitchen. Prepare to embark on a culinary voyage that will leave you craving more!
CRAB TARTLETS - STEPH
These tartlets are similar to a baby quiche and perfect for the holidays. They'd be great for any party and no one needs to know how easy they are to make.
Provided by Stephanie Dodd
Categories Seafood Appetizers
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Beat eggs until frothy. Add next three ingredients; stir well. Add remaining ingredients. Place shells on ungreased baking sheet. Spoon mixture into tart shells.
- 2. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until cheese mixture is set. Place on lower rack in oven. ENJOY!!
CRAB AND ARTICHOKE TARTS
This is a quickly prepared, savory appetizer or hors d'oeuvre.
Provided by Zannie
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Combine crabmeat, artichoke hearts, red bell pepper, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, green onions, flour, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a bowl.
- Spoon crabmeat mixture evenly into tart shells. Place filled shells on a baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until tart is golden and filling is bubbling, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 41.7 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 449.7 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
CHEESY CRAB TARTS
I love to entertain and always looking for yummy appetizers. These wonderful little tarts are compliments of Paula Deen. I prepared them ahead of time and warmed them in the oven before my guests arrived. Besides their scrumptious taste and slight kick they make a beautiful presentation. I also substituted the lump crab with imitation crab.
Provided by Peggy V.
Categories Crab
Time 40m
Yield 32 tarts, 12-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray 32 cups of a mini muffin pan with cooking spray. Place center of wonton wrappers in bottom of mini muffin cups, pressing edges of wrappers against sides of pan to form a cup. Spray edges of wonton wrappers with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, and next 6 ingredients; beat with an electric mixer at low speed until smoooth. Fold in crabmeat, green onion, and red bell pepper. Spoon crab mixture evenly into prepared wonton cups. Bake 20-25 minutes, or until center are set and wonton is lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.7, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 75.6, Sodium 415.8, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.4, Protein 11.8
WARM CRAB TARTLETS
These little tarts are a wonderful small meal, first-course, or party dish with understated elegance. Buttery pastry filled with glorious lump crab meat, tarragon and spice--no shelling neccessary! Consider this for your New Year's Eve party!
Provided by spicyperspective
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 10 tarts
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the crust: Combine the flour and salt in a food processor. Pulse a few times.
- Add the cold butter and pulse until the bits of butter are the size of peas. Add the cold water 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing in between, until the dough comes together. It will be a bit lumpy.
- Shape the dough into a rectangle, then wrap it in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the dough on a floured work surface and roll out to a 8 X 20 inch rectangle.
- Trim the rough edges. Then cut down the center lengthwise. Cut each strip into 5 pieces creating 10- 4 inch squares of dough.
- Fold each square and place them into muffin tins. Press the centers down to the bottom and press the folds into the sides. Prick the bottoms of the shells several times with a fork.
- Bake the shells for 15 minutes. Then cool a little.
- In the meantime, combine the cream and eggs in a medium sized bowl. Whisk until smooth. Then stir in the rest of the ingredients.
- Scoop the crab mixture into each shell evenly.
- Bake for about 20 minutes-until the tops are firm and slightly golden.
- Serve warm!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.8, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 110.2, Sodium 387, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.2, Protein 8.3
DEVILED CRAB TART
Categories Shellfish Bake Mayonnaise Crab Celery Bell Pepper Winter Gourmet
Yield Serves 6 as a main course
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- On a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin roll out dough into a 14-inch round (about 1/8 inch thick) and fit into an 11-inch round tart pan with a removable fluted rim. Roll rolling pin over top of shell to trim dough flush with rim and lightly press dough up side of pan. With a fork prick bottom and side of shell all over. Chill shell 30 minutes, or until firm.
- Line shell with foil and fill with pie weights or raw rice. Bake shell in middle of oven 25 minutes and carefully remove foil and weights or rice. Bake shell until just pale golden, about 8 minutes more. (Leave oven on.) Shell may be made 8 hours ahead and kept in pan, loosely covered, at room temperature.
- Finely chop onion, bell pepper, and celery and in a heavy skillet cook vegetables in butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until bell pepper is softened.
- Increase temperature to 425°F.
- Pick over crab meat and drain roasted peppers. Finely chop roasted peppers, parsley, and scallion greens, reserving whites for another use. In a large bowl whisk together mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs and gently stir in onion mixture, crab, roasted peppers, parsley, scallion, cayenne, and salt to taste.
- Spoon filling into shell, smoothing top, and sprinkle with remaining bread crumbs. Bake tart in middle of oven until top is golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve tart warm or at room temperature.
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 MELTS
These special open-faced sandwiches from Donna Bennett of Washougal, Washington have wonderful crab and cheese flavor. "This recipe closely resembles a dish my husband and I enjoyed at a favorite restaurant several years ago," Donna writes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the crab, mayonnaise, celery and onion. Place muffins on an ungreased baking sheet. , Broil 4-6 in. from the heat until toasted. Spread each muffin half with crab mixture. Top with tomato and cheeses; sprinkle with paprika. Broil until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor.
- If you don't have any fresh crab meat, you can use frozen or canned crab meat instead.
- Be sure to thaw frozen crab meat completely before using it.
- If you are using canned crab meat, be sure to drain it well before using it.
- Gently flake the crab meat so that it doesn't break up too much.
- Use a combination of cheeses for the filling, such as cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
- Season the filling to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices.
- Bake the tartlets until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Serve the tartlets warm with a side of your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Warm crab tartlets are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are filled with a creamy, cheesy filling and topped with a crispy crust. These tartlets can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving, making them a great option for busy hosts. Whether you are serving them at a party or enjoying them as a family meal, warm crab tartlets are sure to be a hit.
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