Super Easy Crab Puffs Recipe (2024)

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So my mom is in a book club – every couple of months she gets to host the book club at my parent’s house. About a week before the event my mom usually asks me to come up with a dish for the event

I already am planning on making a little caprese bites I was not planning on posting the recipe but if y’all would like it I will

The other dish I created were these crab puffs — I want to make something that was VERY simple to make and can be eaten with ease since there will be a lack of table space ( the same concept behind coming up with the caprese bites )

I really like how this recipe came out — I do have a tip 🙂 Always do an egg wash on pastry dough before baking — that is how you can get that lovely golden brown outside

If you do not know how to make a egg wash it is super easy – simple crack 1 egg in a bowl – whisk until the whites and yolk are completely combined

Then taking a kitchen brush – brush the “wash” onto the dough

To cut down on the cost I ended up using canned crab – it only cost a couple of dollars

I do not think someone would be able to tell the difference

If you do make the Super Easy Crab Puffs Recipe please let me know what you think 🙂

Love You Guys!

Super Easy Crab Puffs Recipe

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Ingredients

  • 1 sheet of puff pastry dough, thawed
  • 6 oz. cream cheese light
  • 12 oz. canned crab meat, drained
  • 2 green onions or scallions, chopped
  • 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp. garlic powder
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 - line a cookie sheet with parchment paper
  2. In a bowl - crack the egg - whisk ( Egg Wash)
  3. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into equal squares I was able to make 16 squares
  4. In a bowl mix together - crab, cream cheese, lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic powder , ½ of your green onion
  5. Fill each square - about 2 tablespoons for each - I made a line a filling in a line from one edge to the other then folded the dough around it - look at the main picture if you are confused
  6. Brush the egg wash on each pastry and place onto the cookie sheet
  7. Bake for 20 minutes
  8. Enjoy

Recipe is adapted from HERE

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  • Kid Friendly
  • Main
  • Recipes
  • snack

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    • Mary

      I also wanted to know what to do with the other half of the onions

  • sRiley

    Did you use 1 box of pastry sheets or 1 sheet? I used 1 sheet and made 16 but co u or not put 2 TBS or even 2 tsp in one square.

  • Mtor

    i bet these would be awesome with a sweet Asian chili sauce to dip in. Can’t wait to try this recipe.

  • Michelle

    Would like to know if these can be served cold

  • Pamela

    Thank you, saved me today with this recipe, Happy New Year! I can’t wait to come back to your site, kinda in a hurry right now. LOL, relatives headed my way.

  • Adele Aiken

    these look great – do you think they could be made ahead and frozen? either baked or unbaked?

  • K Young

    Definitely Try

  • Luke and Pam Wilson

    Was this actually just 2 green onions or 2 bunches of green onion?

  • Elaine

    Can these be made ahead of time?

  • Shari Schiffman

    I’ve
    Ace these twice now and everyone loved them. The only change I made was to count the pastry and put in 24 mini muffin cup tin to cook.

  • JEAN

    Just a few details would really be helpful. What size to roll dough out to or maybe give us an idea of how
    big the squares should be. I am going to make them right now and just eyeball them based on your pictures.

  • Macy

    I made these today and they came out really good! Everyone seemed to enjoy! Thanks for the recipe!

  • Betty

    Can I freeze the Crabmeat Recipe?

  • Debbie

    Is there a particular reason for using the light cream cheese?
    I usually keep original on hand. Would that be acceptable?

  • Tina Davis

    I made ’em and we loved them!….so easy and yummy

Super Easy Crab Puffs Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What's the difference between crab puffs and crab rangoon? ›

Crab puffs, aka crab rangoons, are a staple at most casual Chinese restaurants. They are made of crispy wonton wrappers stuffed with juicy crab meat and cream cheese. Although they aren't super authentic, they have become a popular appetizer to tack on alongside chow mein, broccoli beef, and other take-out favorites.

Do Chinese restaurants use real crab in crab rangoon? ›

It consists of cream cheese, sometimes sweetened, plus, usually, very small bits of imitation crab, stuffed into a wonton wrapper and deep-fried, served with a syrupy, neon sweet-and-sour dipping sauce. It is, essentially, deep-fried cheesecake with fake crab in it—as sweet as any dessert, but served as an appetizer.

Can you grill imitation crab meat? ›

There are a plethora of options for crab and seafood lovers that unite classic flavors with the smokiness of the grill. For a cold crab salad, combine grilled imitation crab that has been allowed to cool with mayonnaise, diced celery, fresh lemon juice, dill, Dijon, Old Bay, and sliced scallions or red onions.

Are crab puffs healthy? ›

Worst: Crab Rangoon

It's mostly cream cheese, wrapped in dough and deep-fried to create bite-sized calorie bombs. Because they're small, it's easy to eat more than one. Finish an order of 4, and you're likely to get more than half the calories and fat you should have in an entire meal.

Are rangoons Chinese or Japanese? ›

Crab Rangoon is an appetizer commonly served in American Chinese cuisine - so technically, yes, Crab Rangoon is a “Chinese” dish. Is it a dish that features in authentic Chinese cuisine, one that pops up in restaurants and eateries in China? Well, one of Crab Rangoon's ingredients is cream cheese. 'Nuff said.

Is Panda Express Crab Rangoon real crab? ›

I love Panda Express' Crab Rangoons and they're so easy to make! Oddly enough, they don't use crab or imitation crab in their original recipe. Feel free to add some though, it's delicious! My local Panda Express offers 3 for $2.35.

What ethnicity is Crab Rangoon? ›

Although the appetizer has the name of the Burmese city of Yangon, the dish was probably invented in the United States by Asian American chef Joe Young working under Victor Bergeron, founder of Trader Vic's.

What kind of crab is used in Rangoon? ›

Crab Rangoon Ingredients

The cream cheese will be easier to mix if it is room temperature. Lump Crab Meat: You can use lump crab meat that is found in the refrigerated meat section of the grocery store, or you can also find canned lump crab meat! I recommend using real crab meat over imitation crab meat.

Can you eat imitation crab raw? ›

Can you eat imitation crab raw? Yes. It is pre-cooked, so you are able to eat it straight from the package. Many people use it as part of a larger recipe though, adding it to cream of crab soup, crab Rangoon or crab salad.

Is imitation crab bad for cholesterol? ›

Imitation crab has low calorie, fat, and cholesterol content. This makes it a good choice for those who are trying to lose or maintain weight and are looking for low-cholesterol foods. If you're worried about the additives in such crab substitutes, there are also healthier, additive-free versions.

Why does imitation crab taste fishy? ›

The key to that flavor is surimi, a seafood paste made from white fish, artificial and natural flavors, starch, sugar, and sodium. And the preferred white fish in this amalgam is Alaskan Pollock—the same variety most commonly utilized in frozen fish sticks and fast-food seafood sandwiches.

What's the point of imitation crab meat? ›

Fresh crab can be costly. Therefore, imitation crab is often offered as a substitute. Just like the name implies, imitation crab contains no crabmeat. Fish is, however, one of the main ingredients.

Can dogs have imitation crab? ›

Eating healthy is important for you, but it's also important for your furry friend. In other words, it's best to avoid feeding your pup foods stuffed with unnatural ingredients, which includes imitation crab. Overall, heavily limiting crab meat and avoiding imitation crab is the best for your pup's diet.

Is a crab puff a crab rangoon? ›

Kenji's Crab Rangoons (Crab Puffs).

Do crab puffs have crab in them? ›

Also known as Crab Puffs, Crab Pillows, and Cheese Wontons, these are essentially fried wontons stuffed with cream cheese and imitation crab (or sometimes real crab).

What is the difference between crab cheese wonton and crab rangoon? ›

While wonton filling can vary from pork to shrimp with seasonings like ginger, garlic, scallions, and soy sauce, crab rangoon always has cream cheese and crab filling.

What are the two types of crab cakes? ›

Two Styles of Crab Cake

These are the boardwalk style and restaurant style. The restaurant style is also known as the gourmet style and does not rely on breading; at the very least, it's not supposed to. Instead, they are broiled over open flames or cooked in a buttered pan.

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