Crispy Seafood Poppers
A delicious appetizer featuring crispy wonton wrappers filled with a creamy seafood mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 poppers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 wonton wrappers
- 1/2 cup cooked shrimp (chopped)
- 1/2 cup cooked crab meat (or imitation crab)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tbsp green onions (chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil spray or melted butter (for crisping)
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the Wonton Cups: Gently press wonton wrappers into a greased mini muffin tin. Spray with olive oil or brush with butter. Bake at 375°F for 7-8 minutes until golden.
- Make the Creamy Seafood Mix: Combine shrimp, crab, mozzarella, cream cheese, green onions, and garlic powder. Season well.
- Stuff and Top the Cups: Spoon the creamy seafood filling into each crispy wonton cup. Sprinkle a bit more mozzarella on top.
- Bake to Melty Goodness: Pop them back in the oven for 5-7 minutes until bubbly and browned.
- Garnish and Serve Hot: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Make sure not to overfill the wonton wrappers to prevent spilling while baking.
- These poppers are best served fresh but can be reheated if needed.
- Experiment with different seafood fillings according to preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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