Easy Crab Puffs Recipe (Crab Rangoon)
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Easy Crab Puffs Recipe (Crab Rangoon)
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Easy Crab Puffs, similar to Crab Rangoon, feature a creamy crab and cream cheese filling seasoned with garlic parsley salt and enclosed in crispy fried wonton wrappers. The puffs are deep-fried until golden and offer a crunchy exterior with a soft, savory center, making them a popular appetizer served with dipping sauces.
Description
This recipe mixes chopped crabmeat and softened cream cheese, seasoned with garlic parsley salt to provide flavor depth. The filling is spooned onto small wonton wrappers, which are sealed into triangle shapes using water to moisten edges. These are deep-fried in hot neutral oil until golden brown, resulting in a crisp wrapper that contrasts with the rich filling. Paper towels are used after frying to drain excess oil, ensuring the puffs retain a pleasant texture. The dish is often accompanied by sweet and sour sauce or similar dips to complement the mild crab cream cheese mixture.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb crabmeat chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 tsp garlic parsley salt
- 12 oz wonton wrappers small
- 2 cup neutral cooking oil deep frying, generic cooking oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the crab meat with cream cheese. Season with garlic salt.
- Spoon a small amount of the crab meat mixture into the center of each wonton wrapper. Using a pastry brush, wet the edges of the wrapper and seal corners into a triangle shape.
- In a large, heavy saucepan, heat the oil until it sizzles over medium-high heat. In small batches, carefully place the puffs into the hot oil.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes, or until the puffs turn golden brown. Transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil. Enjoy with sweet and sour sauce for dipping!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
305kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
(41%)
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
556mg
(23%)
Potassium
76mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
160IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 556mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 160IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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