Impress the in Laws Savory Crab and Asparagus Puffs
Elevate your appetizer game with these stunning "Impress the In-Laws Savory Crab and Asparagus Puffs." Perfectly flaky puff pastry is filled with a decadent mixture of lump crab meat, creamy cheese, and bright lemon zest, then topped with tender asparagus spears for a gourmet touch. A golden egg wash finish ensures these elegant bites are as visually stunning as they are delicious. With a prep time of just 20 minutes, these easy yet impressive hors d'oeuvres bake up beautifully in under half an hour, making them the ideal crowd-pleaser for holidays, special dinners, or simply wowing guests with minimal effort. Perfect for seafood lovers and fans of bite-sized indulgences, this recipe will guarantee compliments aplenty. Serve them warm and watch them disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry sheets
- 1 cup crab meat (lump or claw, drained if canned)
- 6 whole asparagus spears
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 whole egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons flour, for dusting
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll out the puff pastry sheets to smooth any creases. Cut each sheet into 6 equal squares, making a total of 12 squares.
Trim the woody ends off the asparagus spears and cut each spear into thirds, ensuring each piece is about 3 inches long.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the filling.
Spoon about 1 heaping tablespoon of the crab mixture onto the center of each puff pastry square.
Top the crab filling on each square with a piece of asparagus spear, pressing gently to secure.
Fold two opposite corners of the puff pastry square over the filling and pinch them together in the center to seal. Repeat with the remaining squares.
Brush each assembled puff with beaten egg to ensure a golden and flaky finish.
Carefully transfer the puffs to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and puffed up.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly on the tray. Serve warm and enjoy the compliments from your in-laws!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1379 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 89.5 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.2 g | 201% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 456 mg | 152% | |
| Sodium | 3290 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.5 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 74.2 g | 148% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 580 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1158 mg | 25% | |
*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.
