Zesty Crab Cups
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Zesty Crab Cups! Crispy wonton wrappers serve as the perfect vessel for a creamy, savory filling made with tender lump crab meat, zesty lemon, a hint of heat from sriracha, and a blend of bold flavors like Old Bay seasoning and fresh chives. Topped with melty mozzarella cheese, these bite-sized delights are baked to golden perfection, making them a crowd-pleasing favorite for parties, holiday gatherings, or any special occasion. Ready in just 25 minutes and bursting with flavor, this easy-to-make recipe is the ultimate combination of texture and taste. Serve them warm and watch them disappear in no time! Keywords: Zesty Crab Cups, crab appetizer, wonton cup recipe, party snack ideas, seafood snacks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces wonton wrappers
- 1 cup cooked lump crab meat
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon zest of lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or hot sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease a standard muffin tin with cooking spray.
Press one wonton wrapper into each cup of the muffin tin, forming small cups. Ensure the edges are pressed against the sides to hold their shape.
Bake the wonton wrappers in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Remove from oven and set aside to cool slightly.
In a medium bowl, combine the crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped chives, Old Bay seasoning, and sriracha or hot sauce. Mix until well combined.
Fold in the shredded mozzarella cheese until evenly distributed.
Spoon the crab mixture evenly into the baked wonton cups, filling each about 3/4 of the way full.
Return the filled wonton cups to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the filling is warmed through and the cheese is slightly bubbly.
Remove the crab cups from the muffin tin and allow them to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Garnish with additional chopped chives or a sprinkle of Old Bay seasoning, if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1412 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.5 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.7 g | 204% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 361 mg | 120% | |
| Sodium | 2761 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 86.4 g | 173% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1137 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 986 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.
