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Crab Rangoon

Crab Rangoon is a popular Chinese takeout appetizer, and this recipe recreates the authentic flavor right in your own kitchen!

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 24 crab rangoon
Calories: 68 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 3 ounces canned crabmeat drained and picked over for shell fragments
  • 2 scallions green parts only, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 24 wonton wrappers
  • 2 to 3 quarts peanut or canola oil for frying

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese and crabmeat. Stir in the scallions, sesame oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and salt.
  2. Heat 1 inch of oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until it registers 350 degrees F.
  3. While the oil heats, assemble the rangoons. On a flat surface, lay out a wonton wrapper with one corner pointed toward you. Place 1 tablespoon of the filling into the center of the wonton wrapper. Dip a finger into a glass of water and wet the edges of the wonton wrapper. Fold the top corner down to meet the bottom corner to form a triangle. Press out all of the air and seal the edges by pressing them together. Place finished crab rangoons on a platter underneath a damp kitchen towel to keep them from drying out.
  4. When ready to fry, line a baking sheet with a double layer of paper towels. Carefully lower crab rangoons into the oil, about 6 at a time, and fry, until they are golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes, turning them over once halfway through the cooking time. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on the prepared baking sheet. Allow the crab rangoons to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Nutritional values are based on one serving
  • You can substitute 3 sticks imitation crab meat, finely diced for the canned crabmeat
  • You will need approximately half of a package of wonton wrappers for this recipe.

Nutrition Information

Calories 68kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 112mg (5%) Potassium 26mg (1%) Vitamin A 75IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24crab rangoon

Amount Per Serving

Calories 68

% Daily Value*

Calories 68kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 112mg 5%
Potassium 26mg 1%
Vitamin A 75IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.