Description
Elegant King Crab Appetizers are a luxurious seafood appetizer made with tender king crab meat, cream cheese, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs baked into rich bite sized portions. These easy king crab appetizers are perfect for holiday parties, dinner gatherings, and special occasions when you want a simple yet impressive seafood starter.
Ingredients
8 oz king crab meat
4 oz cream cheese softened
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
2 tbsp green onions sliced
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
2 tbsp butter melted
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Gently combine king crab meat with softened cream cheese, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, green onions, salt, and pepper until evenly mixed while keeping crab pieces intact.
2. Fold in breadcrumbs to give the mixture structure while keeping it tender.
3. Scoop small portions and place them on a lined baking sheet or into small appetizer shells.
4. Brush each portion lightly with melted butter for flavor and browning.
5. Bake at 375°F for 12 to 15 minutes until heated through and lightly golden.
6. Serve warm with lemon wedges and extra herbs if desired.
Notes
Use fresh king crab whenever possible for the sweetest flavor.
Do not overmix to keep the crab chunks intact and tender.
Serve immediately for best texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg