Entry #3368, March 26, 2014

A balance between creamy and crunchy textures often ensures that crab rangoon are the first take out items to disappear. However, since the wantons are fried they can get labeled as an occasional treat. But with just a few simple swaps, these bite-sized treats will become a healthy appetizer that you can enjoy all the time. Best of all, they’ll be ready in less time than it takes to order delivery.

Healthy Appetizer: Baked Crab Rangoon 

Crab Rangoon recipe

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Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Yield: 20 wontons

Ingredients: 

For Crab Rangoon:

12 ounces crab meat

6 ounces light cream cheese, softened

1/3 cup Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 dash Worcestershire sauce

2 teaspoons chives

20 wonton wrappers

1 egg

For Dipping Sauce:

½ cup soy sauce

2 tablespoons white vinegar

2 tablespoons sugar-free orange marmalade

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon red chili flakes

Baked Crab Rangoon

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Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Flake the crab into a bowl, picking through to ensure it’s free of any shells or cartilage.
3. Fold the crab into the Greek yogurt and cream cheese until everything is combined in a creamy paste.
4. Mix in the soy sauce, Worcestershire and chives. Adjust seasonings to taste.
5. Take one wonton wrapper and place it on a flat surface. Wet your fingertip with water and trace it around all four edges of the wrapper. Spoon a heaping teaspoon of the filling in the center.
6. Take one edge of the wrapper and fold it on the diagonal to form a triangle. Press the edges together to seal the wonton completely.
7. Place each completed wonton on a greased baking sheet and repeat steps 5&6 with the rest of the wrappers.
8. Beat the egg in a small bowl to form an egg wash. Brush the wontons with the egg wash before transferring them into the oven.
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the wontons are golden brown and crispy.
10. While the wontons are baking, mix the soy sauce, vinegar, marmalade, garlic, and chili flakes together to form a dipping sauce. Adjust seasonings to taste.
11. Allow wontons to cool for at least five minutes. Serve warm with sauce on the side for dipping.

These crab rangoons are a takeout dish that you don’t need to feel guilty about indulging in. While these could absolutely replace Sunday night delivery, consider them as a cocktail party hors d’oeuvres or a simple after school snack. However you use them, you’ll want to make extra because your family will be clamoring for more of this healthy appetizer.

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