Best 12 Deviled Crab Or Clams Puffs Recipes

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Deviled crab or clams puffs are classic seafood appetizers that can elevate any gathering. Their combination of flaky puff pastry, creamy filling, and a hint of spice is sure to tantalize taste buds and leave guests craving more. Whether you prefer the delicate flavor of crab or the briny taste of clams, these delectable morsels are a perfect way to start a meal or serve as a light lunch. From simple preparations to more elaborate variations, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect deviled crab or clams puffs that will impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

DEVILED CRAB



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Deviled crab is one of the great traditions of the Lowcountry. Unfortunately, due to the many more-bread-crumb-than-crab, freezer-burned versions out there, most people turn their noses up when they think of it. I can't really blame them. Bad deviled crab is really bad. But man, truly good deviled crab is damn tasty. To make vibrant, fresh, moist deviled crab, use delicious Carolina Gold rice to help bind the filling. I like to serve deviled crab in little silver crab tins for a cool retro presentation, but if you're getting fresh whole blue crabs, by all means, use the shells themselves.You can find more delicious recipes in Sean Brock's cookbook, South: Essential Recipes and New Explorations.

Provided by Sean Brock

Categories     Crab

Yield Serves 4 to 6 as an appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 cups water
3 teaspoons kosher salt
3/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
1 fresh bay leaf
1/4 cup Anson Mills Carolina Gold Rice
1 1/4 cups panko bread crumbs
1 large egg
1/2 cup ketchup, preferably Heinz
1/2 cup mayonnaise, preferably Duke's
1 tablespoon hot sauce, such as Red Clay Original Hot Sauce
1 tablespoon Hominy Miso, or white miso paste
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1/2 cup small dice celery
1/2 cup small dice green bell pepper
3 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion greens
1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeño pepper
1 tablespoon Fines Herbes (equal parts finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, tarragon, chives, and chervil)
1 pound fresh lump blue crab meat, carefully picked over for shells and cartilage
2 teaspoons Bourbon Barrel Bourbon Smoked Paprika
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
Equipment: 12 crab tins or 4-ounce ramekins

Steps:

  • Combine the water, 1 teaspoon of the salt, 1/8 teaspoon of the white pepper, and the bay leaf in a small saucepan, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and stir to be sure the salt has dissolved completely. Reduce the heat to medium, add the rice, stir once, and bring to a simmer. Simmer gently, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the rice is just al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain the rice, spread on a rimmed baking sheet, discarding the bay leaf, and cool to room temperature.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Put the panko in a food processor and process until finely ground. You need 1 cup; discard any excess.
  • Put the egg in a large bowl and beat it lightly. Add the ketchup, mayonnaise, hot sauce, miso, lemon juice, mustard, remaining 2 teaspoons salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of the cayenne and mix well. Stir in the cooked rice, the celery, bell pepper, scallions, jalapeño, and fines herbes and combine thoroughly. Fold in the ground panko, then gently fold in the crab.
  • Divide the crab mixture among the crab tins or ramekins, patting the tops lightly to smooth. Combine the paprika and the remaining teaspoon of cayenne in a small bowl. Divide the softened butter among the prepared crab and sprinkle with the paprika mixture.
  • Place the crab tins or ramekins on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until hot throughout. Turn on the broiler and broil the crab mixture for about 1 minute, until golden brown on top. Transfer to a platter and serve.

DEVILED CRAB



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These make fantastic appetizers before a larger seafood feast, or, if you use big Dungeness crab shells as I do here, a light supper all by itself. You can refrigerate the mixture for a few days beforehand, and you can freeze the stuffed crabs, well wrapped, for a few months.

Provided by Hank Shaw

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup minced shallot or onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno or serrano chile, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound crabmeat
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
3 green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons minced parsley
1 sleeve Saltines, crushed ((about 4 ounces))
Salt and black pepper
1 stick butter, melted ((about 1/2 cup))
Lemons or limes, for serving

Steps:

  • Cook the onions in the olive oil in a small pan over medium heat until they turn translucent, a few minutes. Add the garlic and minced chile and cook another minute or two. Turn off the heat and let this cool for 10 minutes or so.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, add all the remaining ingredients, except for the melted butter and the citrus. Mix well. Preheat the oven to 400F.
  • When the onion mixture has cooled, mix it into the crab mixture. Stuff the mixture into cleaned crab shells or whatever else makes you happy. Drizzle the melted butter over the stuffed shells evenly.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, and serve with wedges of lemon or lime.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Sodium 1205 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

DEVILED CRAB



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Dip your spoon into this super-rich comfort food, and you might think you're in heaven. Generous portions of crab are mixed with cream and eggs and flavored with chives, onions and more. Mmm ...

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
3 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon minced chives
TOPPING:
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour and salt until blended. Gradually stir in cream until smooth. , Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat., Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks. Return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in the crab, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and chives., Spoon into six greased 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups. Place on a baking sheet. Combine bread crumbs and melted butter; sprinkle over tops. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 194mg cholesterol, Sodium 697mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

CRAB PUFFS



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These decadent deep-fried puffs are filled with crabmeat and cream cheese. Dip them in your favorite Asian-style sauce and loosen your belt buckle!

Provided by TISHNERIC

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Crab

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 quart oil for deep frying
1 pound cooked crabmeat
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 (16 ounce) packages small won ton wrappers

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large, heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together cooked crabmeat, cream cheese and garlic salt.
  • Roll a small amount of the crabmeat mixture inside each won ton wrapper and seal.
  • In small batches, carefully place won tons into the hot oil. Fry 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 695.5 mg

DEVILED CRAB DIP



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Because blue crabs are so plentiful in Maryland, we're always looking for new ways to enjoy them. This recipe is easy, elegant and delicious!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield about 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons each finely chopped celery, green pepper and onion
2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1-1/2 cups crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
Assorted fresh vegetables or assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, celery, green pepper, onion, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, lemon-pepper and pepper sauce. Stir in crab. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with vegetables or crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 22g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

LOUISIANA DEVILED CRAB CAKES



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Categories     Pepper     Shellfish     Quick & Easy     Halloween     Mardi Gras     Lunch     Crab     Spring     Pan-Fry     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 2 (light main course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
3 tablespoons finely chopped celery
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large egg
1 tablespoon sour cream
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon cayenne
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion greens
16 saltines, finely ground
1/2 lb jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Accompaniments: tartar sauce and lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Cook onion, bell pepper, and celery in 1 tablespoon butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 8 minutes.
  • Whisk together egg, sour cream, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne, and salt in a large bowl, then stir in scallion, cooked vegetables, and 1/4 cup saltine crumbs. Gently stir in crabmeat, then form into 4 cakes (2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter). Dredge cakes in remaining saltine crumbs.
  • Heat oil and remaining 2 tablespoons butter in cleaned skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook crab cakes, turning once, until golden brown, 8 minutes total.

CRAB IN PUFF PASTRY



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Prepare this elegant dish for the next special occasion. Flaky layers of puff pastry sandwich savory seafood and a creamy white wine sauce.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 package (17.3 ounce-size) frozen puff pastry (1 sheet), thawed
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream
1 1/2 cups cooked crabmeat, shrimp or lobster
1/2 cup Sauvignon Blanc, dry white wine or clam juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Unfold pastry sheet; place on lightly floured surface. Roll into 10-inch square. Cut in half; place one half on top of the other. Roll to seal edges. Cut crosswise into 4 equal pieces. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan over low heat. Cook onions in butter, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in flour. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly; remove from heat.
  • Gradually stir in milk and whipping cream. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in remaining ingredients; heat through.
  • Split each pastry horizontally with fork. Spoon crab mixture over bottom halves; top with remaining pastry halves. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 175 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg

EASY CRAB PUFFS



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Easy crab and cream cheese filling for these cream puff pastries make a impressive appetizer for any occasion.

Provided by N Morski

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup water
½ cup salted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs, beaten
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons minced onion
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash soy sauce
1 (12 ounce) package imitation crabmeat

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine water and butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add flour; stir to form a ball. Remove from the heat and add eggs all at once; stir until smooth.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a cookie sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffs are a nice golden brown and hollow sounding, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, mix cream cheese, sour cream, celery, onion, garlic powder, and soy sauce until smooth. Mix in crab.
  • Fill cooled puff pastries with crab mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 110.6 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 378.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

CLAM PUFFS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h27m

Yield 48 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup butter
1 pound cream cheese
1 (3-ounce) can minced clams
6 English muffins

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees Microwave butter and cream cheese for 1 minute. Remove and add clams. Split English muffins and cut each half into quarters. Place on cookie sheet. Add a dollop of cheese and butter mixture on top of each quarter. Freeze sheet for 1 hour. Bake for 12 minutes, or until golden brown.

THE COACH HOUSE'S DEVILED-CRAB CAKES



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In 1983, Craig Claiborne wrote of his lifelong passion for crab cakes. "I have found that the dish has almost as many versions as clam chowder and fried chicken," Mr. Claiborne said. These deviled-crab cakes are from the Coach House, at 110 Waverly Place in Greenwich Village, a space now occupied by Babbo. The crab cakes are made with fresh lump crab meat, and the recipe yields a spicy cake that is "admirably moist in the center and crisp on the exterior."

Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h50m

Yield 10 servings as first course, 5 as main course

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound fresh crab meat, preferably lump
5 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
2 1/2 tablespoons plus 2 cups fresh bread crumbs made from 2-day-old bread
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
Salt to taste if desired
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 egg yolk
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 cup flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
Green sauce (see recipe), optional

Steps:

  • Pick over crab meat, removing all shell and cartilage. Leave in largest pieces possible. If pasteurized meat is used, drain all liquid that has accumulated. Put crab meat in mixing bowl.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in saucepan and add onion and celery. Cook, stirring often, until wilted. Let cool. Add onion mixture to crab. Add 2 1/2 tablesooons of bread crumbs, chopped parsley, salt and pepper. Blend egg yolk with mustard and cream and add it. Add Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, Tabasco sauce and lemon juice.
  • Blend mixture gently, taking care to avoid breaking up crab lumps. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until quite cold. If mixture is not cold, it will not shape properly.
  • Put flour in flat-rimmed dish. Put lightly beaten egg with milk in another dish and remaining bread crumbs in a third.
  • Shape mixture into 10 balls of equal size, pressing to make mixture adhere. Dip balls in flour, then in egg mixture and then in crumbs. Crab mixture is extremely delicate and must be handled with care to prevent its falling apart. As crab cakes are made, pat to flatten with great care, using spatula and fingers. Transfer carefully to dish and return to refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  • Heat remaining 3 tablespoons butter in skillet and cook crab cakes, handling cautiously, about 5 minutes on a side until nicely browned and piping hot. Serve, if desired, with green sauce on side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 283, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 488 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CLAM PUFFS



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This recipe was in my mother's box of recipes. I moved her and my dad to a retirement home in June. There is a written message on top of this that says it is my Aunt Corryne's recipe. I am trying to save all her recipes online.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories     High Protein

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (4 -6 ounce) can minced clams, drained
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon onion, scraped
1 egg white, well beaten

Steps:

  • Blend drained clams and cream cheese.
  • Add seasoning and fold in well beaten egg white.
  • Drop by teaspoons on crisp crackers and slip under broiler until puffy with golden brown touches.
  • Serve immediately.
  • May omit egg white and spread on toast.
  • Sprinkle with grated cheese and slip under broiler to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.8, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 42.4, Sodium 109.1, Carbohydrate 2.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 9.8

DEVILED CLAMS OLD FASHIONED STYLE (ALMOST!)



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This is a variation of recipe #14972 (thank you Cathy). It is spicier, and the chowder clams have an earthier flavor reminiscent of one of my favorites of many years ago. These freeze well and defrost/reheat easily in a microwave for quick dinners.

Provided by 4John6

Categories     Canadian

Time 1h55m

Yield 48 deviled clams, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 dozen chowder clams, well cleaned (quahogs)
3 green bell peppers
3 red bell peppers
4 large yellow onions
2 lbs sliced bacon
1/3 bunch parsley
3 tablespoons garlic powder
4 tablespoons lowry seasoning salt
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
12 medium torpedo rolls
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Using a food processor (do not clean between ingredients).
  • Finely slice the torpedo rolls and set aside.
  • Finely chop bacon and put in a large, deep saute pan and put on medium heat.
  • Medium chop peppers, onions, and parsley and add to cooking bacon.
  • Add garlic powder, seasoning salt, and cayenne pepper to mix and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Put aside to cool.
  • To open clams,place in large baking pan (s) 1 to 2" deep.
  • Place in a 400°F oven for 10 minutes, or until opened slightly,remove fron oven and let cool enough to handle.
  • Open clams, reserving the liquid for later use,and chop meat medium fine.
  • Separate and save clam shells.
  • In a large bowl,combine the clams and bacon/vegetable mix.
  • Add the sliced rolls a cup at a time,adding the reserved clam juice,if necessary,to keep the consistency of a slightly wet stuffing.
  • Spoon fill clam shells with stuffing mix, sprinkle bread crumbs over stuffing,and top with lighty sprinkled paprika for color.
  • Bake in a 350°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Bread crumbs should be lightly browned, and clams and vegetables tender.

Tips:

  • Be sure to use fresh crab or clam meat for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs instead. Just be sure to use half the amount of dried herbs as you would fresh herbs.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the puffs tough.
  • Be careful not to overcook the puffs. They should be golden brown and cooked through, but not dry.
  • Serve the puffs immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Deviled crab or clam puffs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give deviled crab or clam puffs a try. You won't be disappointed.

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