Description
Delightful Jumbo Crab Empanadas featuring a luxurious filling of lump crab and cream cheese, wrapped in a golden brown shell.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 6-inch Empanada wrappers
- Canola oil (for frying)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 8 oz lump crab meat
- 4 oz claw crab meat
- 1 1/4 cups mozzarella (shredded)
- 1/4 cup shallot (minced)
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 tbsp parsley (freshly chopped)
- 1 tbsp green onion (minced)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic (paste or minced)
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1 tsp parsley (freshly chopped)
- 1 tsp chives (freshly chopped)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp Old Bay
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, lump crab meat, claw crab meat, mozzarella, shallot, red bell pepper, parsley, green onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, Old Bay seasoning, and black pepper. Gently fold the ingredients together until well mixed.
- Take an empanada wrapper and place about 2-3 tablespoons of the crab filling in the center. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with a little water to help seal it. Fold the wrapper over to create a half-moon shape and press the edges together.
- In a deep frying pan, heat canola oil over medium heat. Once hot, gently add the empanadas in batches. Fry them for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Notes
For the best results, ensure your oil is heated properly before frying. Prepare the filling a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg