Best Crisp Crab Triangles Recipes

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CRAB TRIANGLES



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These appetizers are sooo delicious! Everyone is always asking for this recipe, even those who don't like crab. This recipe was handed down from my mother, and I don't know where she got it from. I guarantee that if you serve these at your next get together, they will be gobbled up.

Provided by Leilani

Categories     Crab

Time 20m

Yield 48-72 triangles, depending on how cut, 12-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) package thomas' English muffins
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 (5 ounce) jar Kraft Old English cheese spread
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 (7 ounce) can drained crabmeat (or a little less than 1/2 lb imitation crabmeat)

Steps:

  • Soften butter and cheese.
  • Mix with other ingredients.
  • Spread on muffin halves.
  • Place on plate and freeze.
  • When frozen transfer to zip-lock type bag, and keep in freezer.
  • When ready to serve, cut into 4 or 6 triangles from each muffin half, depending on how many people you have.
  • Bake at 350 degrees until lightly brown, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.9, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 27.3, Sodium 309.2, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 1, Protein 5.7

CRAB CRESCENT TRIANGLES



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When friends who love crab were planning a party, I created this recipe just for them. These comforting baked bundles wrap up a cheesy seafood filling in convenient crescent roll dough. -Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 40 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons mayonnaise
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1-1/2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
3/4 cup shredded carrot (about 1 medium)
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 green onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (6 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained
2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated seamless crescent dough sheet

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, mayonnaise and mustard until blended. Stir in cheese, carrot, celery, green onions and garlic. Gently fold in crab., Unroll crescent dough and roll into a 12-1/2x10-in. rectangle. Cut each sheet into twenty 2-1/2-in. squares., Spoon a heaping teaspoonful of cream cheese mixture diagonally over half of each square to within 1/2 in. of edges. Fold 1 corner of dough over filling to the opposite corner, forming a triangle. Pinch seams to seal; press edges with a fork. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRISP CRAB CAKES



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 8 crab cakes

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons nonfat milk
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
Dash of hot sauce
1 pound lump crab or crab claw meat, picked over
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Olive-oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallions and bell pepper and cook until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Cool slightly. Mix 1/2 cup panko, the egg and milk in a small bowl. In a medium bowl, whisk the Worcestershire sauce, mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay and hot sauce; fold in the crabmeat, panko mixture, scallionbell pepper mixture, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper. Shape into 8 patties and refrigerate 30 minutes. Coat the crab cakes with the remaining 1/2 cup panko. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Mist the crab cakes with cooking spray and cook, sprayed-side down, 3 to 4 minutes. Spray the tops, flip and cook 3 to 4 more minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 155 milligrams, Sodium 630 milligrams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 26 grams

CAYENNE-SPIKED CRAB CAKES



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Categories     Shellfish     Appetizer     Crab     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 appetizer or 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup minced celery
1/4 cup minced green onion
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
Generous pinch of cayenne pepper
1 pound fresh crabmeat
2 3/4 cups (about) fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Mix first 7 ingredients in medium bowl. Mix in crab. Mix in enough breadcrumbs (about 2 cups) to form mixture that barely holds together. Spread remaining breadcrumbs on baking sheet.
  • Shape crab mixture into eight 3/4-inch-thick patties. Coat crab cakes with remaining breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead; keep refrigerated.)
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 crab cakes; reduce heat to medium and cook until brown, about 4 minutes per side. Wipe skillet clean. Repeat with remaining butter, oil and crab cakes. Transfer crab cakes to plates. Serve crab cakes immediately with lemon wedges.

TROPICAL CRISP



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One bite of this sweet, juicy, crunchy crisp, and you just might hear the crash of the ocean and feel warm sand under your toes! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 fresh pineapple, peeled and cubed
4 medium bananas, sliced
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
TOPPING:
1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine pineapple and bananas. Sprinkle with brown sugar and flour; toss to coat. Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., In a small bowl, mix the first 5 topping ingredients; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over pineapple mixture., Bake 30-35 minutes or until filling is bubbly and topping is golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRAB CRESCENTS



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This recipe is so good, no one will guess how quickly you put it together. These little bites are delicious and decadent! -Stephanie Howard, Oakland, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 16 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
3 tablespoons prepared pesto
1/2 cup fresh crabmeat

Steps:

  • Unroll crescent dough; separate into 8 triangles. Cut each triangle in half lengthwise, forming 2 triangles. Spread 1/2 teaspoon pesto over each triangle; place 1 rounded teaspoon of crab along the wide end of each triangle. , Roll up triangles from the wide ends and place point side down 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet., Bake at 375° until golden brown, about 10-12 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRAB TRIANGLES



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 jar (5.6 oz.) Kraft Old English Cheese
1 stick butter
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 can crabmeat
6 English muffins

Steps:

  • Soften butter to room temperature while preheating oven to 350 degrees F. Mix the cheese spread into the butter and stir in mayonnaise. Add garlic powder and stir unti all is completely blended - no lumps. Gently stir in crabmeat.
  • Slice the muffins in half and divide the crab mixture on the 12 halves. Cut each half into quarters and place them on baking sheet.
  • Bake in the oven until the cheese is bubbly and the edges are brown. Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

CRAB SALAD WITH WONTON CRISPS AND LIME



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Categories     Salad     Shellfish     Appetizer     Side     Fry     Kentucky Derby     Lime     Seafood     Crab     Summer     Shower     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

For wonton crisps
8 square wonton wrappers, thawed if frozen
About 6 cups vegetable oil
For crab salad
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lime zest
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/4 cup thinly sliced white and pale green parts of scallions (reserve dark green parts for jasmine rice with peanuts and scallions )
Accompaniment: lime wedges
Special Equipment
a deep-fat thermometer

Steps:

  • Make wonton crisps:
  • Halve each wonton wrapper to make 2 rectangles, then halve each rectangle diagonally to make 2 triangles. Heat 1 1/4 inches vegetable oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until thermometer registers 360°F. Gently lay 4 triangles on oil (do not drop in, or triangles will lose their shape) and fry, turning over once, until just golden, 15 to 30 seconds total. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and season with salt. Fry remaining triangles in same manner.
  • Make crab salad:
  • Whisk together zest, juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl until salt is dissolved, then add olive oil, whisking until combined well.
  • Add crab, celery, and scallions to dressing and toss gently to combine.
  • Serve crab salad in glasses topped with wonton crisps.

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