Description
These crispy crab appetizers are the perfect bite-sized treats for your next gathering. Filled with delicious lump crab meat and seasoned to perfection, they are sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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Main Crab Mixture:
- 8 oz lump crab meat (drained and picked over for shells)
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional:
- 1 package mini phyllo shells (15 count)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Chopped chives or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and arrange the mini phyllo shells on a baking sheet.
- Mix the crab mixture: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, green onion, salt, and pepper until smooth. Gently fold in the crab meat.
- Fill the shells: Spoon the crab mixture into the phyllo shells, brush the tops with melted butter, and bake for 12-15 minutes until hot and golden.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with chopped chives or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Best served fresh from the oven
- Can be prepped ahead and refrigerated
- Variation: Use mini wonton cups or toasted baguette slices
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg