Crab Puffs
Bursting with creamy seafood flavor and encased in delicate, flaky puff pastry, these Crab Puffs are an irresistible appetizer that's sure to impress! Made with succulent crab meat, tangy cream cheese, vibrant green onions, and a hint of garlic and Worcestershire sauce, each bite is a perfect balance of richness and zest. The addition of lemon juice cuts through the richness, while a golden egg wash gives these hand-held treats their irresistible sheen. Ready in just 40 minutes, this elegant crowd-pleaser is ideal for holiday gatherings, cocktail parties, or anytime you want to elevate your appetizer game. Serve them warm and watch your guests savor every delicious, golden bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces crab meat
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 3 stalks green onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 sheets puff pastry sheets
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Drain and gently flake the crab meat. In a large bowl, combine the crab meat and cream cheese until smooth.
Chop the green onions finely and add them to the crab mixture along with garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix all ingredients until well combined.
Lightly flour a surface and roll out one puff pastry sheet. Cut the pastry sheet into 6 equal squares. Repeat with the second puff pastry sheet.
Place approximately 1 tablespoon of the crab mixture in the center of each pastry square.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash.
Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling to the center and seal by pinching the edges together. Ensure there are no gaps for the filling to escape.
Brush each crab puff with the egg wash using a pastry brush.
Place the puffs onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the puffs are golden brown and the pastry is puffed.
Cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy the crab puffs warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
140 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.2 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 46 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 401 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.3 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 126 mg | 3% | |
*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.
