Tuna Melts or Crab Melts in Wontons Shells
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistibly crispy Tuna Melts or Crab Melts in Wonton Shells! This creative twist on a classic comfort dish combines flaky tuna or sweet lump crab meat with creamy mayonnaise, zesty Dijon mustard, sharp cheddar cheese, and a touch of brightness from fresh lemon juice and parsley. Nestled in golden, oven-baked wonton shells, each bite offers a perfect balance of texture and flavor. Quick and easy to prepare, these individual melts are ideal for parties, game day snacking, or an elegant starter. Ready in just 25 minutes, they’re a crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make again and again. Perfect keywords: tuna melts recipe, crab melts appetizer, wonton shell snacks, easy party recipe, seafood appetizers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Wonton wrappers
- 1 as needed Cooking spray or vegetable oil
- 1 cup Tuna (canned, drained) or lump crab meat
- 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 tablespoons Celery (finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons Red onion (finely diced)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or a little vegetable oil.
Press a wonton wrapper into each muffin cup, folding the edges slightly to fit. This will form a shell.
Bake the wonton wrappers in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crisp. Remove from the oven and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the tuna or crab meat, mayonnaise, shredded cheddar cheese, diced celery, diced red onion, Dijon mustard, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until evenly combined.
Spoon the tuna or crab mixture evenly into the baked wonton shells. Be careful not to overfill.
Return the filled wonton shells to the oven and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with additional parsley if desired and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1292 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.1 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.7 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 3189 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.0 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | ||
| Protein | 98.6 g | 197% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.3 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 891 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1009 mg | 21% | |
*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.
