Best 8 Crab Stuffed Jalapeño Fritters Recipes

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Dive into a culinary journey with our comprehensive guide on crafting the ultimate "Crab Stuffed Jalapeño Fritters"! These delectable bites combine the zest of fresh jalapeños, the succulence of tender crab meat, and the crispy embrace of golden-fried fritters. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice home cook, this article will lead you through the steps to create a dish that will tantalize taste buds and leave your guests yearning for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB STUFFED BAKED JALAPENO POPPERS



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Crab stuffed jalapeno poppers are one of my favorite appetizer recipes! With just one bowl and in under 30 minutes, you'll have an addicting, slight spicy, super cheesy party snack.

Provided by Chrissie Nelson Rotko, www.offtheeatenpathblog.com

Categories     appetizers

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 jalapenos, halved
4 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature
½ cup Tillamook Mexican Four Cheese Blend Shredded Cheese
½ cup Tillamook Sharp Cheddar Shredded Cheese
4 ounces lump crab meat
½ cup diced roasted red pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon smoked paprika (add up to 1 teaspoon for a smokier flavor)
salt and pepper, to taste
2 eggs
20 butter crackers, crushed

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. 2. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. 3. Slice the jalapenos in half and scoop out the seeds, membranes and other insides. 4. In a food processor or blender, add the butter crackers and pulse until they resemble fine crumbs (the same consistency as bread crumbs.) You can also crush crackers by hand using a potato masher, fork or your hands. Transfer cracker crumbs to a shallow bowl. 5. In a separate bowl, mix together cream cheese and both types of shredded cheese until combined. 6. Add lemon juice, Worcestershire and spices to the cream and shredded cheese mixture. Stir to incorporate. 7. Add diced red peppers to the cheese mixture and stir to combine. 8. Fold crab meat into cheese mixture. Set aside. 9. In another bowl, whisk together two eggs and set aside. 10. Stuff each jalapeno pepper half with cheese and crab mixture. Make sure you don't overstuff the peppers or they will explode in the oven! 11. Dip each stuffed pepper half completely into the egg mixture, then roll each pepper in the crushed crackers and place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with each pepper half. 12. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender, the cracker topping is browned and the cheese is bubbly. 13. To add a little extra crisp to your baked jalapeno poppers, broil for about 3 minutes. 14. Serve while the baked jalapeno poppers are hot!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 46 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 9 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 165 grams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams unsaturated fat

CRAB FRITTERS WITH SPICY MAYO



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield about 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/3 cups milk
1 egg
Freshly ground black pepper
1 quart canola oil (approximately, as needed for deep frying)
2 cups panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
1 tablespoon Irvine Spices Cajun Seasoning
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/8 cup fresh lemon juice
1 pound lump crabmeat, picked for shells and with excess liquid carefully squeezed out without breaking up lumps
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Irvine Spices Specialty Chipotle Chile Powder
Salt

Steps:

  • To make the fritter batter, combine flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. In another smaller bowl, whisk together oil, milk, egg and black pepper. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and combine until all dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Heat oil to 375 degrees F in a deep-fryer.
  • Mix panko bread crumbs, Cajun Seasoning, mayonnaise, parsley and lemon juice. Fold in crab meat, trying to avoid breaking up lumps. Form crab mixture into "cocktail size" balls. Place the crab ball on a slotted spoon, and holding over the bowl of fritter batter, ladle enough of the batter over it to coat. Deep-fry in hot oil until golden brown and drain.
  • Whisk together mayonnaise and Chipotle Chile Powder. Season, with salt, if needed. Serve crab fritters with spicy mayo as a dipping sauce.

CRABMEAT-STUFFED JALAPEñO POPPERS



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Yield About 30

Number Of Ingredients 22

30 jalapeños
½ pound lump crabmeat, picked free of shell
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup thinly sliced fresh chives
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons panko (Japanese bread crumbs), divided
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 large egg yolks
2 cloves garlic, minced
1½ teaspoons dry mustard
1¾ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
2 large eggs
1 cup whole buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornmeal
Peanut oil, for frying
Spicy Dipping Sauce (recipe follows)
2 cups mayonnaise
¼ cup dry mustard
¼ cup prepared creamy horseradish
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Using a Y-shaped vegetable peeler, peel each jalapeño. Using a paring knife, cut a slit down length of each jalapeño. Using a spoon, remove seeds, being careful to keep peppers intact. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together crabmeat, cream cheese, chives, 2 tablespoons bread crumbs, lemon zest and juice, egg yolks, garlic, mustard, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper with a fork. Spoon mixture into jalapeños. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and buttermilk. In another medium bowl, stir together flour, cornmeal, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and remaining ¼ teaspoon pepper. In a third medium bowl, place remaining 2 cups bread crumbs.
  • Pour oil into a deep fryer, and heat to 325°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels.
  • Toss jalapeños in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip in egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Dredge in bread crumbs, shaking off excess. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Let drain on prepared pan. Serve immediately with Spicy Dipping Sauce.
  • In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use.

CRAB STUFFED JALAPENO POPPERS



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I got you if you are still looking for an EASY and delicious snack that takes less than 20 minutes for the games this weekend! Cheesy Crab Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers are savory, delicious, and affordable to make at home. Pop them in the over before the guests arrive, and you get a fantastic snack to watch the games. Who are you cheering for this Sunday?

Provided by Tiffany

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course     Side Dish     Snack

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 Jalapeno
0.25 cup of Sweet Corn
½ cup of Cream Cheese
⅓ cup of Japanese Mayo
½ cup of Shredded Crab
0.5 cup of Shredded Cheese
4-5 tbsp of panko

Steps:

  • Cut the Jalapeno in half, and remove all the seeds. Make sure to use gloves or thoroughly wash your hands after
  • Mix sweet corn, cream cheese, Japanese mayo, half of the cheese, and imitation crab meat in a bowl-season with black pepper to taste.
  • Stuff the jalapeno with the filling and top with more shredded cheese and panko
  • Bake at 450F for 10 minutes

CRAB-STUFFED JALAPENOS



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"This is always a hit when my husband and I bring them to parties. They're especially great for sporting events and always seem to compliment the other food being served," says Susan Dugat of Rockport, Texas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

24 large jalapeno peppers
6 ounces fat-free cream cheese
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, chopped
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
12 turkey bacon strips, halved widthwise

Steps:

  • Cut stems off jalapenos; remove seeds and membranes; set aside. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder until blended. Stir in crab and cheese. , Transfer to a resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of the bag. Pipe filling into jalapenos. Wrap each with a piece of bacon; secure with toothpicks. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRAB STUFFED JALAPENO POPPERS



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I wanted to make these poppers for the 4th of July. Since it was so hot we decided to do everything on the grill, including the hordourves..crab stuffed poppers and Buffalo chicken dip..It worked great and were very yummy.

Provided by Dee Stillwell

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

20 - 25 small fresh jalapeno peppers and mini red, yellow & orange bell peppers. a mix is good for all taste buds.
2 - 8 oz block of cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 c shreaded mexican cheese blend or any cheddar cheese
1/4 c fresh parmesan cheese
2 - 8 oz cans crab meat, drained well, or fresh crab meat or imitation krab
zest and juice of 1 lemon, or to taste or 1 tsp lemon pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 c chopped green onion
1 tsp old bay seasoning
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Line grill safe cookie sheet with HD foil. Cut peppers in half lenghtwise and remove seeds and membrane. (can be one the day ahead)I use latex gloves for this. A couple of times I haven't and paid the price. ouch! Place pepper halves on lined cookie sheet.
  • 2. Mix together all other ingredients. If using imitation krab, chop till flakey in food processor. and stuff peppers with mixture. Grill for about 20 minutes until bubbly and browned. Let cool for 5 minutes. Enjoy!
  • 3. You can also bake these in the oven. I bake them @400 degrees for 20 minutes and then broil for 2-3 minutes. yummmm

CAJUN CRAB POPPERS



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My brother moved to New Orleans and I love visiting him and his family whenever I can. These easy jalapeno poppers are stuffed with crab, cajun seasonings and bacon. They're a little hot and spicy, just like a visit to New Orleans! -Elizabeth Lubin, Huntington Beach, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 16 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 can (8 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
8 jalapeno peppers

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, beat the first 5 ingredients until blended. Stir in shredded cheese, crab and bacon. Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Spoon filling into pepper halves. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with additional parsley.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CRAB STUFFED JALAPENOS



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Make and share this Crab Stuffed Jalapenos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gwynn

Categories     Crab

Time 40m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (10 ounce) can whole jalapenos, drained
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained
1/8 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon regular cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 cup regular cornmeal
vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Cut stems from jalapenos.
  • Scoop out seeds, using a small, sharp knife (do not cut jalapenos).
  • Stuff each pepper with crab meat; set aside.
  • Combine 1/8 cup flour and next 4 ingredients; stir until smooth, and set aside.
  • Combine 1/4 cup flour and 1/8 cup cornmeal; set aside.
  • Dip stuffed jalapenos in batter; dredge in flour mixture.
  • Pour oil to a depth of 2 to 3 inches in a dutch oven; heat to 375 degrees.
  • Fry jalapenos a few at a time, 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 26.6, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 78.1, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.8, Protein 2.3

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, firm crab meat for the best flavor and texture.
  • For a spicier fritter, use a hotter variety of jalapeño pepper.
  • Be careful not to overstuff the jalapeños, or they will burst open during frying.
  • Use a thermometer to ensure the oil is at the correct temperature before frying the fritters.
  • Serve the fritters immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Crab stuffed jalapeño fritters are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks. With a crispy outer shell and a creamy, flavorful filling, these fritters are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting recipe, give crab stuffed jalapeño fritters a try!

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