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Crab purses on a platter.
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Crab Purses

Wonton wrappers filled with tasty, delicate filling.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 32 pieces
Calories: 76kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg wonton wrappers (about 32 squares)
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 can lump crab meat 113 grams or about 4 oz
  • 1 can water chestnuts you will only need 3-4 water chestnuts, finely minced
  • 2 Tbsps green onions finely minced
  • 2 Tbsps chili garlic sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Separate the wonton wrappers and using a cookie cutter or empty can from the crab or water chestnuts cut each wrapper into a round.
  • Cream the cheese with the chili garlic sauce and mix the other ingredients in until evenly mixed.
  • Position a scant teaspoon of crab filling in center of the wonton round.
  • Fold the edge evenly up around the filling. Twist the ends to close.
  • Place the wontons on the parchment paper and spray lightly with cooking spray.
  • Bake about 20 minutes til wrappers are just starting to brown.
  • Serve with dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 102IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg