Super Easy Crab Puffs Recipe (2024)

Super Easy Crab Puffs Recipe (1)

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So my mom is in a book club – every couple of months she gets to host the book club at my parent’s house. About a week before the event my mom usually asks me to come up with a dish for the event

I already am planning on making a little caprese bites I was not planning on posting the recipe but if y’all would like it I will

The other dish I created were these crab puffs — I want to make something that was VERY simple to make and can be eaten with ease since there will be a lack of table space ( the same concept behind coming up with the caprese bites )

I really like how this recipe came out — I do have a tip 🙂 Always do an egg wash on pastry dough before baking — that is how you can get that lovely golden brown outside

If you do not know how to make a egg wash it is super easy – simple crack 1 egg in a bowl – whisk until the whites and yolk are completely combined

Then taking a kitchen brush – brush the “wash” onto the dough

To cut down on the cost I ended up using canned crab – it only cost a couple of dollars

I do not think someone would be able to tell the difference

If you do make the Super Easy Crab Puffs Recipe please let me know what you think 🙂

Love You Guys!

Super Easy Crab Puffs Recipe

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Ingredients

  • 1 sheet of puff pastry dough, thawed
  • 6 oz. cream cheese light
  • 12 oz. canned crab meat, drained
  • 2 green onions or scallions, chopped
  • 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp. garlic powder
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 - line a cookie sheet with parchment paper
  2. In a bowl - crack the egg - whisk ( Egg Wash)
  3. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into equal squares I was able to make 16 squares
  4. In a bowl mix together - crab, cream cheese, lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic powder , ½ of your green onion
  5. Fill each square - about 2 tablespoons for each - I made a line a filling in a line from one edge to the other then folded the dough around it - look at the main picture if you are confused
  6. Brush the egg wash on each pastry and place onto the cookie sheet
  7. Bake for 20 minutes
  8. Enjoy

Recipe is adapted from HERE

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  • Recipes
  • snack

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    • Mary

      I also wanted to know what to do with the other half of the onions

  • sRiley

    Did you use 1 box of pastry sheets or 1 sheet? I used 1 sheet and made 16 but co u or not put 2 TBS or even 2 tsp in one square.

  • Mtor

    i bet these would be awesome with a sweet Asian chili sauce to dip in. Can’t wait to try this recipe.

  • Michelle

    Would like to know if these can be served cold

  • Pamela

    Thank you, saved me today with this recipe, Happy New Year! I can’t wait to come back to your site, kinda in a hurry right now. LOL, relatives headed my way.

  • Adele Aiken

    these look great – do you think they could be made ahead and frozen? either baked or unbaked?

  • K Young

    Definitely Try

  • Luke and Pam Wilson

    Was this actually just 2 green onions or 2 bunches of green onion?

  • Elaine

    Can these be made ahead of time?

  • Shari Schiffman

    I’ve
    Ace these twice now and everyone loved them. The only change I made was to count the pastry and put in 24 mini muffin cup tin to cook.

  • JEAN

    Just a few details would really be helpful. What size to roll dough out to or maybe give us an idea of how
    big the squares should be. I am going to make them right now and just eyeball them based on your pictures.

  • Macy

    I made these today and they came out really good! Everyone seemed to enjoy! Thanks for the recipe!

  • Betty

    Can I freeze the Crabmeat Recipe?

  • Debbie

    Is there a particular reason for using the light cream cheese?
    I usually keep original on hand. Would that be acceptable?

  • Tina Davis

    I made ’em and we loved them!….so easy and yummy

Super Easy Crab Puffs Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What's the difference between crab puffs and crab Rangoon? ›

Are crab puffs and crab rangoons the same thing? Yes, crab puffs and crab rangoons are the same things.

What are crab puffs made of? ›

Preparation. The filling is made with a combination of cream cheese, crab meat or imitation crab meat, scallions or onion, garlic, and other flavorings. A small amount of the filling is wrapped in each wonton wrapper.

Do Chinese restaurants use real crab in Crab Rangoon? ›

It consists of cream cheese, sometimes sweetened, plus, usually, very small bits of imitation crab, stuffed into a wonton wrapper and deep-fried, served with a syrupy, neon sweet-and-sour dipping sauce. It is, essentially, deep-fried cheesecake with fake crab in it—as sweet as any dessert, but served as an appetizer.

Can I boil imitation crab meat? ›

Boiling imitation crab is the most common and straightforward method. Here's how you can do it: Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a rolling boil. Add the imitation crab to the boiling water and let it cook for 3-5 minutes.

Are crab puffs healthy? ›

Worst: Crab Rangoon

It's mostly cream cheese, wrapped in dough and deep-fried to create bite-sized calorie bombs. Because they're small, it's easy to eat more than one. Finish an order of 4, and you're likely to get more than half the calories and fat you should have in an entire meal.

Do Crab Puffs have crab in them? ›

Also known as Crab Puffs, Crab Pillows, and Cheese Wontons, these are essentially fried wontons stuffed with cream cheese and imitation crab (or sometimes real crab).

What is the juice inside a crab? ›

So, what exactly is this yellow stuff you find in crabs? This substance is known as “crab mustard” or “tomalley” in culinary terms. It's not mustard, though, nor is it related to the condiment we all know. Tomalley acts as the crab's liver and pancreas, which might sound a bit odd at first.

What kind of oil do you use to fry crab rangoon? ›

We recommend using an oil with a high smoke point, like canola oil, for frying crab rangoons. (Learn more about the different types of frying oil.) Heat the oil to 375° or a gentle boil and then fry the wontons until they're golden brown.

Is Panda Express Crab Rangoon real crab? ›

I love Panda Express' Crab Rangoons and they're so easy to make! Oddly enough, they don't use crab or imitation crab in their original recipe. Feel free to add some though, it's delicious! My local Panda Express offers 3 for $2.35.

What ethnicity is Crab Rangoon? ›

Cursory online research will tell you that a dish resembling present-day crab rangoon first appeared on the menu of legendary tiki bar and restaurant Trader Vic's, though some sources hypothesize these stuffed crab puffs emerged around the turn of the century in British-controlled Burma.

What does Rangoon mean in Chinese? ›

Although crab Rangoon can be found in almost all the Chinese restaurant in the United States, again, this dish has nothing to do with Chinese food. The word “Rangoon” in the name “crab Rangoon” is really an old name of Yangon, the largest in Myanmar.

Is imitation crab good or bad for you? ›

It's a highly processed food containing minced fillet, egg whites, salt, sugar, and other additives to make it look like real crab meat. It's more affordable, but less nutritious, than fresh crab meat.

Can dogs eat imitation crab? ›

Can Dogs Eat Imitation Crab? Fake crabmeat is generally made of white fish, artificial food colorings, and other additives and preservatives. There are unknown ingredients in imitation crabmeat products—including imitation crabmeat sticks made out of fish paste—that can be unhealthy for dogs.

Why do they call it Crab Rangoon? ›

The name "Crab Rangoon" is believed to be a nod to the traditional Burmese dish, "ohn-no khauk swe" or "ohn-no kaukswe," which is a soup made with noodles and chicken. "Rangoon" was the former name of Yangon, the largest city in Myanmar (formerly Burma), where the dish is said to have originated.

What are the two types of crab cakes? ›

Two Styles of Crab Cake

These are the boardwalk style and restaurant style. The restaurant style is also known as the gourmet style and does not rely on breading; at the very least, it's not supposed to. Instead, they are broiled over open flames or cooked in a buttered pan.

What is crab Rangoon filling made of? ›

Make the Filling: Combine the cream cheese, crab meat, soy sauce, sesame oil, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, green onion, sugar and pepper in a medium bowl. Scoop the Filling: Spread about 1 heaping tablespoon of the cream cheese filling on top of each wonton wrapper.

Are cheese wontons and crab rangoon the same? ›

Crab rangoon pairs a creamy filling with a crunchy wrapper and has a slightly sweet, tangy flavor, but wontons are meatier and more savory, with a thinner, tender dough.

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