Jumbo Crab Empanadas

Directions

  1. 1Combine mayo, parsley, green onion, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Old Bay, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika in a bowl.
  2. 2Mix until thoroughly combined.
  3. 3Bring together cream cheese, green onion, bell pepper, shallot, garlic, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, Old Bay, crab claw meat, mozzarella cheese, and jumbo lump crab meat.
  4. 4Gently fold to bring together.
  5. 5Add a generous amount of the crab mixture to the center of an empanada wrapper.
  6. 6Fold over the empanada wrapper.
  7. 7Use a fork to crimp the edges of the empanada.
  8. 8Working in batches, fry the empanadas in oil until they are golden brown and beautiful.

Ingredients

  • mayonnaise
  • parsley
  • green onion
  • mustard
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • lemon juice
  • Old Bay seasoning
  • onion powder
  • black pepper
  • paprika
  • cream cheese
  • bell pepper
  • shallot
  • garlic
  • crab claw meat
  • mozzarella cheese
  • jumbo lump crab meat
  • empanada wrapper
  • oil

Equipment

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Tips

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