Description
Delicate crab-stuffed phyllo cups offer a luxurious Mediterranean-inspired appetizer that blends crisp pastry with succulent seafood. Guests will savor each delicate bite of rich crab filling nestled in golden, flaky layers that promise elegant entertaining with minimal preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) crab meat
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 30 mini phyllo cups
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
Serving Condiments:
- Duck sauce
- Chinese hot mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F, preparing a baking sheet for the delicate phyllo vessels.
- Whisk cream cheese, mayonnaise, minced garlic, chopped green onions, and powdered sugar in a medium bowl until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently incorporate crab meat into the creamy mixture, maintaining its light, airy texture by using careful folding techniques.
- Distribute the luxurious seafood filling precisely into each crisp phyllo cup, ensuring an even allocation across all shells.
- Arrange the filled cups on the prepared baking sheet, allowing ample space between each delicate morsel.
- Slide the tray into the preheated oven, baking for approximately 7 minutes until the edges turn golden and the filling reaches a heated, appetizing temperature.
- Remove from the oven and immediately plate with complementary condiments like zesty duck sauce and fiery Chinese hot mustard for an elegant appetizer presentation.
Notes
- Preserve the delicate texture of crab meat by folding it gently into the creamy mixture, avoiding overmixing which can break down its tender flakes.
- Choose high-quality lump crab meat for the most luxurious and authentic flavor, preferably fresh or carefully thawed frozen variety.
- Try alternative seasonings like dill, chives, or a splash of lemon juice to customize the filling’s taste profile while maintaining its creamy consistency.
- Accommodate gluten-sensitive guests by using gluten-free phyllo cups or creating a low-carb version using crisp lettuce leaves as an alternative base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30
- Calories: 67 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg