Crab Phyllo Tarts
Delight your taste buds with these elegant Crab Phyllo Tarts—an irresistible appetizer perfect for entertaining or special occasions. These bite-sized treats feature flaky, golden phyllo pastry shells filled with a creamy, flavorful crab mixture made with real crab meat, cream cheese, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of paprika. The light crunch of the phyllo dough contrasts beautifully with the rich, savory filling, while a sprinkle of fresh green onions adds a pop of color and freshness. Ready in just 35 minutes, these easy-to-make tarts are perfect for impressing guests with minimal effort. Serve them warm or at room temperature for a show-stopping starter that’s guaranteed to disappear fast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 sheets Phyllo dough sheets
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup Crab meat, cooked and shredded
- 4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, finely chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or mini tart pan.
Place one phyllo sheet on a clean, dry surface and brush lightly with melted butter. Place another sheet on top and brush with butter. Repeat the process until 5 sheets are layered.
Cut the layered dough into 3-inch squares using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
Gently press each square into one of the muffin tin cups, forming a tart shell. Repeat with the remaining 5 sheets of phyllo to create 12 tart shells in total.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and green onions. Mix until smooth and evenly combined.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the crab mixture into each phyllo shell, spreading it out to fill the shell.
Bake the tarts in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden brown and crisp.
Remove the tarts from the oven and allow them to cool slightly in the tin before transferring them to a serving platter.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a delicious appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1849 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.7 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.6 g | 278% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 404 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 5302 mg | 231% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.7 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 70.3 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 407 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1118 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
