Mini Crab Meat Empanadas
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Mini Crab Meat Empanadas
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Mini crab meat empanadas are easy to make. A great addition to an appetizer party. Make a batch and freeze for later use. Delicious!
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Ingredients
Dough:
- 1 package of pre-made pie crust 2 pieces
Filling:
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp sour cream
- 1 egg yolk
- ¼ tsp paprika
- pinch nutmeg
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 8 oz crabmeat
- ¼ cup onion finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp chopped cilantro
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 Tbsp water
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Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350° F.
- In a small bowl mix together the salt, garlic powder, sour cream, egg yolk, paprika, nutmeg, and lime juice. Set in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Drain the water from the crab meat and place in a paper towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- Add the crab meat, onion and chopped cilantro to the spice and sour cream mixture.
- Combine both egg and crab mixture until they form a ball.
- Unroll the pie crust. With a 2" biscuit cutter, cut circles all around the pie crust, Go around the perimeter first, moving towards the center as you make the circular shapes.
- Take a dough round and place it in the palm of your hand. Using a teaspoon place a small amount in the center. Fold over to form a crescent shape.
- Place on the counter and seal using the tines of a fork.
- Place on baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Brush all the empanadas with the egg wash before placing in the oven.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until they turn slightly golden.
Notes
- Can I freeze the empanadas before baking?
- Yes, you can freeze them before baking. Do not add the egg wash until ready to bake. Place in an airtight container and freeze them for up to 2 months. Remove from the freezer and allow to thaw for 30 minutes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush them with the egg wash and bake per the recipe instructions.
- Yes, place them in an air tight container and freeze for up to 2 months. To reheat them let them thaw for 30 minutes and place in a 250°F oven for 15 minutes or until the center is warm.
- Make crab cakes! Add 1 egg and just enough bread crumbs to form a thick paste. Form patties and fry on medium heat until brown on each side.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
48kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.001g
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
160mg
(7%)
Potassium
35mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
41IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 48 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 48kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 160mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 41IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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