Best 4 Crab Angles Recipes

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Crab angles, also known as fiddler crabs, are a delicious and versatile seafood that can be prepared in a variety of ways. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer or a hearty main course, there's a crab angle recipe out there for you. From classic steamed crab angles to more adventurous dishes like crab angle etouffee, there's something for everyone to enjoy. In this article, we'll explore some of the best crab angle recipes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get cooking!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

IMITATION CRAB ANGELS OR RANGOON



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Make and share this Imitation Crab Angels or Rangoon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 436268

Categories     Crab

Time 20m

Yield 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb cream cheese
1/4 lb imitation crabmeat
10 teaspoons sugar
3 teaspoons garlic powder
3 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons cooking wine
1 cup egg, beaten
4 -6 egg roll wraps
8 cups oil, for cooking

Steps:

  • Chop crab meat.
  • Mix cream cheese, crab, sugar, garlic powder, salt and cooking wine well.
  • Cut egg rolls into 1/4 size about 3 1/2 in x 3 1/2 inches.
  • Put a spoonful of cream cheese mixture into the center of the egg roll skin.
  • Spread the beaten egg around the edges of the egg roll skin.
  • Fold over the skins to form a triangle shape and pinch the ends together.
  • Heat 8 cups of oil to 360°F.
  • Deep fry the angels for 3-6 minutes or until golden brown.
  • (Any left over mixture will keep in the refrigerator for about a week).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1204.6, Fat 128.7, SaturatedFat 22.2, Cholesterol 104.1, Sodium 535.1, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 3.3, Protein 6.2

CRAB RANGOON I



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Everyone will love these bite-size, fried dumplings stuffed with crab. You can make these in advance of the festivities, and freeze on trays until party time.

Provided by Tanja

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Crab

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (14 ounce) package small won ton wrappers
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
½ teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
½ teaspoon dried parsley
3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 pound crabmeat, shredded
1 quart oil for frying

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large heavy skillet or deep fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl, mix together cream cheese, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, parsley, cilantro and crabmeat.
  • Place 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each wonton wrapper. Fold the won ton wrapper over the stuffing to make a triangle or a half moon, depending on the shape of the won ton wrappers you have purchased. Moisten the edges with a little water, and seal. Place prepared won tons under a slightly moist paper towel until ready for frying.
  • Add 3 or 4 wontons to the hot oil, and cook until golden brown, turning once. Set aside on paper towels to drain. Repeat until all wontons have been fried. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 93.2 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 778.4 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CRAB TRIANGLES



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I love to entertain friends and family from our rural community. Satisfying appetizers like these crisp golden wedges are fun to make and serve.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 jar (5 ounces) sharp American cheese spread
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
6 English muffins, spit

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine crab, cheese spread, butter, mayonnaise, garlic powder and salt. Spread over muffins. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Cut each muffin into quarters.

Nutrition Facts :

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.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh crab: Look for crabs that are heavy for their size and have bright, lively eyes. Avoid crabs with cracked or chipped shells.
  • Clean the crab properly: Before cooking, clean the crab by removing the gills, intestines, and mouthparts. Rinse the crab thoroughly under cold water.
  • Cook the crab quickly: Overcooking crab will make it tough and rubbery. Cook the crab just until it is opaque throughout.
  • Serve the crab with your favorite dipping sauce: Some popular dipping sauces for crab include melted butter, lemon juice, and garlic butter.

Conclusion:

Crab is a delicious and versatile seafood that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you are boiling, steaming, baking, or frying crab, there are a few tips that you can follow to ensure that your crab dish turns out perfectly. With a little practice, you will be able to cook crab like a pro!

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