Zesty Crab Cups Recipes

PHYLLO CRAB CUPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and horseradish until smooth. Stir in crab and onion. Spoon 2-3 teaspoonfuls into each tart shell; sprinkle with paprika. , Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 16-18 minutes or until tops begin to brown.

CRABCAKES WITH ZESTY HERB TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• In a food processor, pulse oyster crackers into crumbs, then transfer to a large bowl. Add the cornichons, capers, scallions and tarragon to the food processor and pulse into small pieces. Add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard and pepper and pulse to combine.
• Remove 1/2 cup tartar sauce to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate. Pour the remaining tartar sauce into the bowl with the cracker crumbs and gently fold together with the egg and crabmeat. Use a 1/4-cup measure to form the mixture 16 crabcakes.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and, working in batches, cook the crabcakes until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Serve with a dollop of the reserved tartar sauce and lemon wedges.

ZESTY CRAB CUPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350.
• Press wonton wrappers into mimi muffin tins that have been coated with cooking spray.
• Bake 10 minutes or until a golden color.
• Remove from pan and cool.
• In a bowl combine the next 4 ingredients.
• In a separate bowl whisk the oil 2 tbsp lime juice 1 tsp of the zest and pepper sauce.
• Add salt if desired.
• Stir oil mixture into crab mixture and divide into the wonton cups.

CUCUMBER CUPS STUFFED WITH SPICY CRAB

Steps:

• Removed the peel from the cucumber using a vegetable peeler. Cut the cucumber into 2" slices.
• Using a small melon baller, scoop out most of the inside. You will want to leave the walls and a thick portion of the bottom intact.
• In a bowl, combine the sour cream and the cream cheese with a fork until well combined. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until combined.
• Fill each of the cucumber cups with the crab dip.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve within 2 hours of making.

SPICY CRAB BEIGNETS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the crab mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the crabmeat, mayonnaise, shallot, chives, serrano, McCormick® Paprika, salt, and lemon zest. Fold gently to combine.
• Make the beignets: In a 9-inch Dutch oven fitted with a deep-fry thermometer, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until the temperature reaches 375°F (190°C).
• In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. Gradually add the beer and whisk until incorporated.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
• Add the dry ingredients to the beer mixture and fold with a rubber spatula until just combined. Add the crab mixture to the batter and gently fold to combine.
• Working in batches of about 4 at a time, carefully drop heaping tablespoons of the beignet batter into the hot oil and fry, turning occasionally, until crisp and deep golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining beignets, letting the oil return to temperature between batches.
• Serve the beignets hot with a squeeze of lemon juice.
• Enjoy!

ZESTY CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cornmeal. Whisk next 9 ingredients in a large bowl. Gently mix in crab, peppers, and breadcrumbs.
• For each crab cake, shape 1/3 cup crab mixture into a patty; place on prepared sheet. Sprinkle with remaining cornmeal. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 15 minutes.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook crab cakes in batches, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Serve with lemon.

SPICY CRAB SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the first six ingredients; gently stir in crab. If desired, spread over bread. Serve with lime wedges if desired.