Description
Crab Rangoon is a beloved appetizer featuring a creamy filling made from crab meat and cream cheese, wrapped in a crispy wonton shell.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6 oz crab meat, drained and flaked
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp soy sauce
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 20 wonton wrappers
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by mixing cream cheese, crab meat, green onions, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble the Crab Rangoon by placing a tablespoon of filling in the center of a wonton wrapper, moistening the edges, and folding to seal.
- Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the Crab Rangoon in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain the fried Crab Rangoon on paper towels and serve hot with dipping sauces.
Notes
- Optional ingredients include lemon juice, hot sauce, shredded cheese, and chopped herbs for added flavor.
- For a healthier option, consider baking instead of frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Crab Rangoon, appetizer, fried wontons, crab meat, cream cheese