Description
Crispy golden Crab Rangoon Egg Rolls blend creamy cheese and succulent crab in a delightful fusion of Asian-inspired flavors. Delicate wrappers cradle a luxurious filling, promising a mouthwatering experience that satisfies you with each crunchy, indulgent bite.
Ingredients
Scale
main ingredients:
- 8 oz crab meat
- 6 egg roll wrappers
- 4 oz cream cheese
filling ingredients:
- 2 green onions
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
seasoning and garnish:
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Thoroughly blend softened cream cheese with finely minced crab meat in a mixing bowl, ensuring a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Finely chop green onions and mince garlic, then incorporate into the cream cheese and crab mixture along with worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.
- Lay out egg roll wrapper with one corner pointing towards you, creating a diamond shape on the work surface.
- Spoon a precise portion of the crab filling diagonally across the lower third of the wrapper, leaving small margins on the sides.
- Fold the bottom corner tightly over the filling, then fold in the side corners to create a sealed pocket.
- Roll the wrapper upward, sealing the top corner with a light brush of water to secure the egg roll completely.
- Repeat the filling and rolling process with remaining wrappers and mixture until all are prepared.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 375°F, ensuring the oil is sufficiently hot for crispy frying.
- Carefully lower egg rolls into the hot oil, frying 2-3 at a time to maintain oil temperature and prevent overcrowding.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, rotating until golden brown and crispy on all surfaces.
- Remove egg rolls with a slotted spoon, drain excess oil on paper towels.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately while hot and crisp.
Notes
- Adjust cream cheese temperature by letting it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to ensure smooth, even blending with crab meat.
- Drain canned crab meat thoroughly to prevent excess moisture that could make egg rolls soggy during frying.
- Use imitation crab for a budget-friendly alternative that maintains similar flavor and texture profile.
- For gluten-free option, swap traditional egg roll wrappers with rice paper or lettuce wraps to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Control oil temperature with a digital thermometer to guarantee perfectly crispy exterior without burning the wrapper.
- Freeze uncooked egg rolls on a baking sheet before transferring to freezer bags for convenient make-ahead meal preparation.
- Experiment with additional herbs like chives or dill to elevate the filling’s flavor complexity and create unique taste variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg