Open-Faced Crab Empanadas Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

These open-faced crab empanadas are a delicious and elegant appetizer that will impress your guests. The flaky pastry is filled with a creamy crab mixture, flavored with onions, garlic, and spices. The empanadas are baked until golden and crispy, and then topped with a tangy cilantro-lime sauce. Serve these empanadas as a starter at your next dinner party or as a special treat for yourself.

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Ingredients for Open-Faced Crab Empanadas Recipe

  • 0.08 cup Crab Meat, Drained
  • 1/50 cup Finely Chopped Onions
  • 0.17 cloves Cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 0.17 tablespoon Mayonnaise
  • 0.08 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 0.08 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1/25 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/50 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 0.08 Sheet Puff Pastry, Thawed
  • as needed For The Cilantro Lime Sauce
  • 1/50 cup Fresh Cilantro Leaves
  • 0.17 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 0.17 tablespoon Mayonnaise
  • 1/50 teaspoon Salt

Directions: Open-faced Crab Empanadas Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • STEP 2.In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, onions, garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • STEP 3.Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut out circles using a round cookie cutter.
  • STEP 4.Place the pastry circles on the prepared baking sheet and spoon a generous amount of the crab mixture onto each circle.
  • STEP 5.Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and crispy.
  • STEP 6.While the empanadas are baking, prepare the cilantro-lime sauce by combining the cilantro, lime juice, mayonnaise, and salt in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
  • STEP 7.Remove the empanadas from the oven and let them cool slightly. Drizzle the cilantro-lime sauce over the top and serve warm.

Cooking Tips

  • Make sure to drain the crab meat well to remove any excess liquid.
  • You can use fresh or canned crab meat for this recipe, depending on your preference and availability.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of spices and seasonings to suit your taste.
  • Serve the empanadas as soon as they are baked for the best texture and flavor.

Storage and Serving

  • These empanadas are best served warm and fresh from the oven.
  • If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • To reheat, place the empanadas in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes, or until heated through.
  • Serve the empanadas with extra cilantro-lime sauce on the side for dipping.
Nutrition
value
235
calories per serving
16 g Fat6 g Protein15 g Carbs1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    16g
  • Protein
    6g
  • Carbs
    15g
  • Fiber
    1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    15g
  • Protein
    6g
  • Fiber
    1g

Fats

  • Fat
    16g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    27mg
  • Iron
    1mg
  • Vitamin A
    89mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    2mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    20mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    5mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    22mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    68mg
  • Selenium
    17mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp