Best 11 Crab Wonton Cups Recipes

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Crab wonton cups are a delightful and versatile appetizer that combines the delicate flavors of crab with the crispy texture of wonton wrappers. With endless variations and fillings to choose from, these bite-sized treats are perfect for any occasion. They can be served as a party snack, an elegant hors d'oeuvre, or a quick and easy lunch. In this article, we will guide you through finding the best recipe for crab wonton cups that suits your taste and dietary preferences. Whether you prefer classic recipes with cream cheese and crab or innovative fillings like avocado and shrimp, we will help you create the perfect crab wonton cups that will leave your guests asking for more.

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CRAB WONTON CUPS



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These tasty little crab tarts make excellent appetizers served warm and crispy from the oven. You can add them to your list of holiday finger food as well. They're true crowd-pleasers. -Connie McDowell, Greenwood, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 32 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 13

32 wonton wrappers
Cooking spray
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
5 drops hot pepper sauce
1 cup lump crabmeat, drained
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Minced chives, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Press wonton wrappers into miniature muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Spritz wrappers with cooking spray. Bake until lightly browned, 8-9 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese, cream, egg, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and pepper sauce until smooth. Stir in crab, green onions and red pepper; spoon into wonton cups. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Bake until filling is heated through, 10-12 minutes. Serve warm. If desired, garnish with minced chives. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRAB SALAD IN CRISP WONTON CUPS



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings (serving size is 3 pieces)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Nonstick cooking spray
18 wonton wrappers, thawed (if frozen)
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound lump crabmeat, picked over
1 stalk celery, finely diced
1/2 cup finely diced mango
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 2 mini-muffin tins with cooking spray.
  • Brush the wonton wrappers with oil, and place each wrapper into a section of a mini-muffin tin. Gently press each wrapper into the tin and arrange so that it forms a cup shape. The wrapper will overlap itself and stick up out of the cup. Sprinkle with salt and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until browned and crisp. Remove from the tin and allow wrappers to cool.
  • Meanwhile whisk together the zest, lime juice, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes. Add the oil and whisk until well combined.
  • In a medium bowl, toss together the crabmeat, celery, mango, scallion and cilantro. Add dressing and toss to combine. Fill each cup with the crab salad and serve.

CRAB RANGOON WONTON CUPS



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Easier and less messy than the traditional kind, also lower in fat. This recipe only makes 12 appetizers, but can be doubled easily. This is an Inn recipe I found on the web.

Provided by Cookiegirlandi

Categories     Crab

Time 30m

Yield 12 wonton cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 green onions
3 ounces cream cheese, cut in chunks
1/3 cup mayonnaise
4 ounces grated cheddar cheese or 4 ounces smoked gouda cheese, works well
2/3 cup crabmeat (Can vary the recipe with bay shrimp or chopped mushroom for the filling)
2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Emeril's Original Essence (or something similar)
12 wonton wrappers

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Lightly spray 12 small muffin cups.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter and lightly brush each wonton pastry before pushing into muffin cups.
  • Saute green onions.
  • Melt cheeses and mayonnaise in pan.
  • Add seasonings and lemon juice.
  • Add filling (could be crab, shrimp, mushrooms) to heat only.
  • Scoop into wonton cups.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes until wontons are golden brown.

CRAB SALAD IN CRISP WONTON CUPS



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From the Food You Crave: Luscious Recipes for a Healthy Life. Notice how to prepare the cups and salad with dressing the day before. Then assemble on the day you need it. Posted for ZWT4.

Provided by WiGal

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

cooking spray
18 wonton wrappers, thawed if frozen
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh
1 teaspoon lime zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 lb lump crabmeat, picked over for shells and cartilage
1/4 cup celery, finely diced
1/2 cup mango, peeled and finely diced
1/4 cup scallion, thinly sliced white & green parts
2 tablespoons cilantro, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Coat two min-muffin tins with cooking spray.
  • To make the wonton cups, brush both sides of the wonton wrappers with the canola oil and place each wrapper into a section of a mini-muffin tin.
  • Gently press each wrapper into the tin and arrange so that it forms a cup shape.
  • The wrapper will stick up out of the cup.
  • Sprinkle with the salt and bake until browned and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Allow the cups to cool, then remove from the tin.
  • These can be prepared the day before and stored at room temperature in an airtight container.
  • To make the dressing, whisk together the lime juice and zest, the salt, black pepper, and red pepper.
  • Add the olive oil and whisk until well combined.
  • To make the salad, in a medium bowl, gently toss together the crabmeat, celery, mango, scallions, and cilantro, trying not to break up the crab too much.
  • Add the dressing and gently toss to combine.
  • This can be prepared the day before and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
  • Fill each cup with the crab salad and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.2, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 30.9, Sodium 478.5, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.3, Protein 11

APPETIZER- CRAB SALAD IN WONTON CUPS RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by á-2015

Number Of Ingredients 18

For the wonton cups
Cooking spray
18 wonton wrappers, thawed if frozen
2 tsps. canola oil
1/4 tsp. salt
For the dressing
2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
1 tsp. finely grated lime zest
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 Tbs. olive oil
For the salad
1/2 pound lump crabmeat, picked for shells
1 stalk celery, finely diced (1/4 cup)
1/2 cup peeled and finely diced ripe mango
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions (white and green parts)
2 Tbs. coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. To make the wonton cups, brush both sides of the wonton wrappers with the canola oil and gently press each wrapper into a mini-muffin tin so it forms a cup shape. Sprinkle with the salt and bake until browned and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool cups and remove from the tin. To make the dressing, whisk together the lime juice and zest, the salt, black pepper and red pepper. Add the olive oil and whisk until well combined. To make the salad, in a medium bowl, gently toss together the crab meat, celery, mango, scallions and cilantro. Add the dressing and combine. Fill each cup with the crab salad and serve immediately.

CRAB SALAD IN CRISP WONTON CUPS



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Make and share this Crab Salad in Crisp Wonton Cups recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Douglas Poe

Categories     Crab

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
18 wonton wrappers (thawed if frozen)
2 teaspoons oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 lb lump crabmeat
1/4 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1 stalk celery, finely diced
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375.
  • Spray 2 mini-muffin tins with cooking spray.
  • Brush the wanton wrappers with oil, and place each wrapper into a section of a mini-muffin tin.
  • Gently press each wrapper into the tin and arrange so that it forms a cup shape. The wrapper will overlap itself and stick up out of the cup.
  • Sprinkle with salt and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until browned and crisp. Remove from the tin and allow wrappers to cool.
  • Meanwhile mix crab meat, Cajun seasoning, celery, mayonnaise and scallions.
  • Spoon into the wanton cups, and then top them with scallions, or parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.1, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 93.1, Sodium 892.8, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 29.1

CRAB WONTON CUPS



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This appetizer has an unusual combination of ingredients, but they are easy to make and delicious. I am always asked for the recipe whenever I serve them. May be frozen and reheated.

Provided by Debi S.

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Crab

Time 32m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained
1 tablespoon chopped green onions
½ cup mayonnaise
½ teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
24 wonton wrappers

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray mini-muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together crabmeat, green onion, mayonnaise, curry powder, salt, lemon juice, and Swiss cheese. Use kitchen scissors to trim off corners of individual wonton skins; place trimmed skins in wells of mini-muffin tins. Spoon about 1 tablespoon crabmeat mixture into each wonton cup. Top each with a slice of water chestnut.
  • Bake in preheated oven about 12 minutes, or until puffed and browned. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 163.9 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

CRAB SALAD IN WONTON CUPS



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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

Cooking spray
18 wonton wrappers, thawed (if frozen)
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
For the dressing:
1 teaspoon lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
For the salad:
1/2 pound lump crabmeat, picked over
1 stalk celery, finely diced
1/2 cup finely diced mango
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 2 mini-muffin tins with cooking spray. Brush the wonton wrappers with oil, and place each wrapper into a section of a mini-muffin tin. Gently press each wrapper into the tin and arrange so that it forms a cup shape. The wrapper will overlap itself and stick up out of the cup. Sprinkle with salt and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until browned and crisp. Remove from the tin and allow wrappers to cool. Meanwhile whisk together the zest, lime juice, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes. Add the oil and whisk until well combined. In a medium bowl, toss together the crabmeat, celery, mango, scallion and cilantro. Add dressing and toss to combine. Fill each cup with the crab salad and serve.

CRAB WONTON CUPS



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If you love crabmeat and cheese this appetizer is just for you. It is super easy to make and a fun appetizer to serve for parties. It is nice and light and the right size to add to a tray of other appetizers. I have changed this recipe up a bit since I first posted it. It seems I keep taste testing to get it where I want it. I...

Provided by Kimberly Biegacki

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can(s) (6 ounce) crabmeat, drained
2 medium chopped green onions
1/2 c mayonnaise
2 - 3 tsp mild curry paste
1 - 2 tsp sriracha hot chili sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp lemon juice
1 c shredded swiss cheese
1 can(s) (8 ounce) sliced water chestnuts, drained
24 wonton wrappers
1 tsp black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray mini-muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray. (I don't use any spray and mine come out of tin cups fine.) In a medium bowl, stir together crabmeat, green onion, mayonnaise, curry powder, salt, lemon juice, and swiss cheese.
  • 2. Use kitchen scissors to trim off corners of individual wonton skins; place trimmed skins in wells of mini-muffin tins. Spoon about 1 tablespoon crabmeat mixture into each wonton cup. Top each with a slice of water chesnut.
  • 3. Bake in preheated oven about 12 minutes, or until puffed and browned. Serve hot. ---I served them with sweet and sour sauce and had hot sauce on the side too.
  • 4. Here are the two products I added and then a pic of the crab that I used too.

CRAB SALAD IN CRISP WONTON CUPS



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Categories     Appetizer

Yield 18 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 18

For the Wonton Cups:
Cooking spray
18 wonton wrappers, thawed (if frozen)
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
For the dressing:
1 teaspoon lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
For the salad:
1/2 pound lump crabmeat, picked over
1 stalk celery, finely diced
1/2 cup finely diced mango
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 2 mini-muffin tins with cooking spray. Brush the wonton wrappers with oil, and place each wrapper into a section of a mini-muffin tin. Gently press each wrapper into the tin and arrange so that it forms a cup shape. The wrapper will overlap itself and stick up out of the cup. Sprinkle with salt and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until browned and crisp. Remove from the tin and allow wrappers to cool. Meanwhile whisk together the zest, lime juice, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes. Add the oil and whisk until well combined. In a medium bowl, toss together the crabmeat, celery, mango, scallion and cilantro. Add dressing and toss to combine. Fill each cup with the crab salad and serve.

AUNTIE ELAINE'S CRAB SALAD IN CRISP WONTON CUPS



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My sister-in-law, Elaine, is the best cook I know. My husband and I have enjoyed her meals for many years. She made this dish as an appetizer and her grandchildren loved it. That recommendation was good enough for me. !!

Provided by Janice Splaha

Categories     Seafood

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 17

FOR THE WONTONS
18 wonton wrappers, thawed if frozen
2 tsp canola oil
1/4 tsp salt
FOR THE DRESSING
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp finely grated lime zest
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
2 Tbsp olive oil
FOR THE SALAD
1/2 lb lump crabmeat, picked for shells
3/4 c celery, finely diced
1/2 c peeled and finely diced ripe mango
1/4 c thinly sliced green onions, white and green parts
2 Tbsp coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375* To make the wonton cups, brush both sides of the wonton wrappers with canola oil and gently press each wrapper into a mini-muffin tin so that it forms a cup shape. Sprinkle with the salt and bake until browned and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool cups and remove from tin.
  • 2. To make the dressing, whisk together the lime juice and zest, the salt, black pepper and red pepper. Add the olive oil and whisk until well combined.
  • 3. To make salad, in a medium bowl, gently toss together the crab meat, celery, mango, green onions and cilantro. Add the dressing and combine. Fill each cup with the crab salad and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • For the wonton cups, use wonton wrappers that are thin and pliable. If the wrappers are too thick, they will not crisp up properly.
  • To make the wonton cups, use a muffin tin with 12 cups. Spray the muffin cups with cooking spray before adding the wonton wrappers.
  • Bake the wonton cups at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • For the crab filling, use fresh crab meat. If you are using frozen crab meat, thaw it completely before using.
  • To make the crab filling, mix the crab meat, cream cheese, green onions, and Old Bay seasoning together in a bowl. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
  • To assemble the crab wonton cups, spoon the crab filling into the wonton cups. Top the crab filling with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chopped green onions.
  • Serve the crab wonton cups immediately.

Conclusion:

Crab wonton cups are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with wonton wrappers that are filled with a creamy crab filling and baked until golden brown. The crab wonton cups are then topped with sour cream and green onions. These wonton cups are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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