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Elegant King Crab Appetizers

Delicious and visually appealing appetizers made with king crab meat, cream cheese, and various seasonings, perfect for impressing guests at any gathering.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: seafood
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

King Crab Meat
  • 1 pound fresh or frozen king crab meat Ensure it is thawed if frozen.
  • 8 ounces cream cheese Softened to room temperature.
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Melted.
  • lemon wedges For serving.

Equipment

  • mini muffin tin

Method
 

  1. Thaw the king crab if frozen, then remove the meat from the shells and shred into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the king crab meat and chopped chives, being careful not to break the crab meat too much.
  4. Fill a greased mini muffin tin with the crab mixture, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
  5. Mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the crab filling in each muffin cup.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Let cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin and serve warm with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalProtein: 10gSodium: 300mg

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