Crab Rolls Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 40 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour
🥢 Servings: 50 rolls
🥘 Yield: 50 rolls
Description:
Indulge in the delightful taste of Crab Rolls, a savory treat perfect for any occasion. These rolls are bursting with flavor, combining creamy cream cheese, succulent crabmeat, and zesty lemon juice, all wrapped in crispy wonton wrappers and pan-fried to golden perfection. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving a scrumptious snack, these Crab Rolls are sure to impress!
Ingredients:
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup crabmeat, picked over and coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 50 wonton wrappers
- Butter, for pan frying
Instructions:
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Prepare the Crab Filling:
- Begin by picking over the crabmeat, ensuring there are no shells or cartilage. Coarsely chop the crabmeat and set it aside.
- Allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature to ensure it mixes smoothly with the other ingredients.
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Combine Ingredients:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped crabmeat, softened cream cheese, sugar, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
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Fill the Wonton Wrappers:
- Take a wonton wrapper and place about 1 tablespoon of the crab and cream cheese mixture in the center.
- Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water to help seal the roll.
- Carefully roll up the wrapper, enclosing the filling securely inside. Ensure the edges are sealed tight to prevent the filling from leaking during frying.
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Pan Fry the Rolls:
- Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium heat and add butter.
- Once the butter is melted and the pan is hot, add the crab rolls in batches, seam side down.
- Cook the rolls for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the cooked rolls from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
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Serve and Enjoy!
- Once all the rolls are cooked, arrange them on a serving platter.
- Serve the Crab Rolls warm, either as a delightful appetizer or as part of a larger meal.
- Enjoy the irresistible combination of creamy crab filling and crispy wonton wrapper with each delicious bite!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving – 1 roll):
- Calories: 39.29 kcal
- Total Fat: 3.22 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.99 g
- Cholesterol: 13.79 mg
- Sodium: 105.75 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 1.34 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.07 g
- Total Sugars: 0.09 g
- Protein: 1.99 g
Recipe Notes:
- For a variation, you can add additional seasonings such as garlic powder, onion powder, or chopped fresh herbs like parsley or chives to the crab filling mixture for extra flavor.
- These Crab Rolls can be served with a dipping sauce of your choice, such as sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, or a spicy mayo dip.
- To make ahead, you can prepare the crab filling and assemble the rolls up to a day in advance. Store the assembled rolls in the refrigerator, covered tightly with plastic wrap, until ready to fry. Allow the rolls to come to room temperature for about 10-15 minutes before frying.
- Leftover Crab Rolls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until heated through and crispy.
With its delightful combination of creamy crab filling and crispy wonton wrapper, these Crab Rolls are guaranteed to be a hit at your next gathering or as a tasty snack any time of the day! Enjoy the delicious flavors and crunchy texture with each bite of these irresistible treats.
