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Crispy Seafood Poppers Recipe

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Crispy Seafood Poppers are delightful bite-sized appetizers featuring creamy mixtures of shrimp, crab meat, and cheeses baked inside crunchy wonton cups. Perfect for parties or a savory snack, these poppers combine a crispy texture with a melty, flavorful seafood filling enhanced by green onions and garlic powder, finished with a fresh parsley garnish.

Ingredients

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Wonton Cups

  • 12 wonton wrappers
  • Olive oil spray or melted butter (for crisping)

Seafood Filling

  • 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 and black pepper, to taste

Garnish

  • Chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Prep the Wonton Cups: Gently press each wonton wrapper into the compartments of a greased mini muffin tin. Lightly spray or brush them with olive oil or melted butter to help achieve a golden crisp. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 7-8 minutes until the wonton cups are golden and crisp.
  2. Make the Creamy Seafood Mix: In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped cooked shrimp, crab meat or imitation crab, shredded mozzarella, softened cream cheese, chopped green onions, and garlic powder. Season the mixture well with salt and black pepper to taste, mixing until fully combined and creamy.
  3. Stuff and Top the Cups: Spoon the creamy seafood filling into each crispy wonton cup, filling them generously. Sprinkle additional shredded mozzarella cheese on top of each filled cup to encourage a bubbly, melted topping.
  4. Bake to Melty Goodness: Return the filled wonton cups to the oven and bake them for another 5-7 minutes at 375°F (190°C), or until the cheese topping is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
  5. Garnish and Serve Hot: Remove the seafood poppers from the oven and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a bright, fresh finish. Serve them warm for the best taste and texture.

Notes

  • Use cooked shrimp and crab meat to avoid undercooking during baking.
  • Wonton cups can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving with the filling.
  • For a spicier twist, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the filling mixture.
  • If you don’t have mini muffin tins, use a similar-sized baking mold to shape the wonton cups.
  • These poppers are best eaten fresh but can be reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.

Keywords: seafood poppers, crispy wonton cups, shrimp appetizer, crab meat appetizer, party snacks, baked seafood bites

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