Best 10 Crab Croissant Wiches Recipes

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Crab croissant wiches are a delightful and upscale breakfast or brunch dish that combines the delicate flavor of crab with the buttery flakiness of croissants. While they may seem like a challenging dish to prepare, crab croissant wiches are surprisingly easy to make, and the results are sure to impress your friends and family. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of creating the perfect crab croissant wiches, from selecting the freshest ingredients to assembling and cooking the wiches to perfection.

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CRAB CROISSANTS



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Blue crab claw meat served on buttery croissants is a favorite picnic dish for my wife, friends and me for summer trips.

Provided by J.D.Tyre

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Crab

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces cooked and flaked blue crabmeat
⅔ cup blue cheese salad dressing
⅓ cup mayonnaise
1 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
1 cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic
1 large tomato, diced
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup grated Asiago cheese
6 plain croissants, split in half

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the crabmeat, blue cheese dressing, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, onion, and garlic. Gently fold in tomato, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Asiago cheese can be folded into the mixture, or sprinkled over the top when serving.
  • Spread about 1/2 cup of the mixture on half of each croissant, and top with the other halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 123.6 mg, Fat 42 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 1220.9 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

ACADIAN-STYLE CRAB SALAD ON CROISSANTS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 12m

Yield 12 pieces, 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (6-ounce) tubs fresh lump crab (1 pound 300 count shrimp may be substituted)
2 ribs celery from the heart, finely chopped
1/4 cup white onion, finely chopped or grated with a hand grater
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 cup chili sauce, eyeball the amount
1 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper
Bibb or leaf lettuce, 4 leaves
4 large croissants, split lengthwise

Steps:

  • Run your fingers through the crab meat to remove any bits of shell. In a bowl, combine the celery, onion, mayo, chili, hot sauce and Worcestershire. Add the crab meat to the bowl and mix with a fork. Season with salt and pepper, to your taste. Pile salad on lettuce leaves in croissants. Cut each croissant in thirds on angles, following the shape of the pastry. Arrange sandwiches on a plate and serve.

MINI CRAB CROISSANTS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 12 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 mini croissants
3/4 cup seafood salad
1/2 cup baby spinach leaves
24 large capers
24 grape tomatoes

Steps:

  • Split the croissants open sandwich-style but not all the way, so they have a hinge at the back. Spoon in 1 tablespoon of seafood salad, then tuck 1 or 2 baby spinach leaves underneath. Insert 2 toothpicks into the top middle of each croissant and press a caper onto the point of each toothpick for crab eyes. To make crab claws, cut the grape tomatoes open from bottom end to stem end but not all the way, leaving them hinged. Stick a toothpick into each tomato at the stem end, then insert a toothpick with a tomato into the point of each end of each croissant. Arrange them on a serving plate.

CRAB CROISSANT-WICHES



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Quick and easy appetizer that can be thrown together in no time. As a bonus, leftovers can be used as a great dip with crackers. Imitation crab meat can be substituted.

Provided by Jessie M.

Categories     Crab Appetizers

Time 22m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
3 tablespoons crabmeat
¼ cup shredded Colby-Jack cheese
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated crescent roll dough

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the cream cheese and crabmeat into a small microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for about 1 minute, to soften the cream cheese. Stir in the shredded cheese until everything is well blended.
  • Unroll crescent dough on a clean work surface, and separate the triangles. Place a spoonful of the crab mixture onto the wide end of each crescent. Roll towards the point, and pinch the ends together to seal. Place rolls on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 359.6 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

CRAB CROISSANT-WICHES



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Quick and easy appetizer that can be thrown together in no time. As a bonus, leftovers can be used as a great dip with crackers. Imitation crab meat can be substituted.

Provided by ButtonSPC123

Categories     Crab Appetizers

Time 22m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
3 tablespoons crabmeat
¼ cup shredded Colby-Jack cheese
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated crescent roll dough

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the cream cheese and crabmeat into a small microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for about 1 minute, to soften the cream cheese. Stir in the shredded cheese until everything is well blended.
  • Unroll crescent dough on a clean work surface, and separate the triangles. Place a spoonful of the crab mixture onto the wide end of each crescent. Roll towards the point, and pinch the ends together to seal. Place rolls on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 359.6 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

CRAB SALAD ON CROISSANTS



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These seafood-filled croissants will leave you anything but crabby. We had used the filling as an appetizer, but found it makes a quick and easy sandwich, too. -Kari Moore, West Plains, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages (8 ounces each) imitation crabmeat, flaked
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
8 croissants, split
Lettuce leaves and tomato slices

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the crab, celery, onions and cheese. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and yogurt until blended. Pour over crab mixture; toss to coat. Line croissants with lettuce; top with crab salad and tomato slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 645mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CRAB SALAD CROISSANTS



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Celery and onion add crunch to the dill-seasoned crab salad that's tucked into buttery croissants from your grocery store's bakery.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 lettuce leaves
4 croissants, split

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Serve on lettuce-lined croissants.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502 calories, Fat 35g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 1004mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CRAB CROISSANT-WICHES



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Quick and easy appetizer that can be thrown together in no time. As a bonus, leftovers can be used as a great dip with crackers. Imitation crab meat can be substituted.

Provided by Jessie M.

Categories     Crab Appetizers

Time 22m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
3 tablespoons crabmeat
¼ cup shredded Colby-Jack cheese
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated crescent roll dough

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the cream cheese and crabmeat into a small microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for about 1 minute, to soften the cream cheese. Stir in the shredded cheese until everything is well blended.
  • Unroll crescent dough on a clean work surface, and separate the triangles. Place a spoonful of the crab mixture onto the wide end of each crescent. Roll towards the point, and pinch the ends together to seal. Place rolls on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 359.6 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

CRAB AND SHRIMP CROISSANTS



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Make and share this Crab and Shrimp Croissants recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces lump crabmeat, flaked and picked over
4 ounces small cooked bay shrimp
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
6 green onions, finely chopped (include some tender green tops)
1 celery, finely chopped
salt, to taste
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Tabasco sauce, to taste
1 tablespoon drained and chopped pimiento
1/2 cup mayonnaise (or more to taste)
6 plain croissants, split

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix together the first 10 ingredients; cover and refrigerate.
  • Just before serving, fill croissants generously with filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.9, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 109.3, Sodium 812.5, Carbohydrate 32.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 8.2, Protein 19.8

CRAB CROISSANT-WICHES



Crab Croissant-wiches image

Quick and easy appetizer that can be thrown together in no time. As a bonus, leftovers can be used as a great dip with crackers. Imitation crab meat can be substituted.

Provided by ButtonSPC123

Categories     Crab Appetizers

Time 22m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
3 tablespoons crabmeat
¼ cup shredded Colby-Jack cheese
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated crescent roll dough

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the cream cheese and crabmeat into a small microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for about 1 minute, to soften the cream cheese. Stir in the shredded cheese until everything is well blended.
  • Unroll crescent dough on a clean work surface, and separate the triangles. Place a spoonful of the crab mixture onto the wide end of each crescent. Roll towards the point, and pinch the ends together to seal. Place rolls on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 359.6 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality crab meat: Look for fresh or frozen crab meat that is firm and has a sweet, briny flavor. Avoid crab meat that is mushy or has a strong fishy odor.
  • Make sure the croissants are fresh and flaky: You can use homemade or store-bought croissants, but make sure they are fresh and flaky. If you are using store-bought croissants, warm them up in the oven before assembling the sandwiches.
  • Use a flavorful cheese: A sharp cheddar cheese or a creamy brie cheese are both good choices for crab croissant sandwiches. You can also use a combination of cheeses.
  • Add some vegetables: Some thinly sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, or avocado would add some freshness and crunch to the sandwiches.
  • Don't overstuff the sandwiches: The croissants are delicate, so it is important not to overstuff them. Otherwise, they will become soggy and difficult to eat.
  • Serve the sandwiches immediately: Crab croissant sandwiches are best served immediately after they are assembled.

Conclusion:

Crab croissant sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a sandwich that is both flavorful and satisfying. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy lunch or dinner idea, give crab croissant sandwiches a try!

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