Oriental Crab Appetizers Recipe

Impress your guests with these beautiful and delicious Oriental Crab Appetizers! Perfect for elegant gatherings or a special weeknight treat. Sweet and savory crabmeat is delicately combined with crisp vegetables and a hint of spice, then artfully presented for a truly unforgettable appetizer.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 189.9 kcal
Protein 37g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Oriental Crab Appetizers

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How to Make Oriental Crab Appetizers

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sherry (or rice wine vinegar), minced garlic, and grated ginger.
  2. Add the crabmeat, snow peas, and bamboo shoots to the bowl. Gently toss to combine.
  3. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  4. Top each lettuce leaf with a portion of the crab mixture.
  5. Fold the lettuce leaves around the crab mixture: tuck in the sides, then roll up tightly.
  6. Arrange the lettuce rolls on a serving platter.
  7. Scatter the finely chopped toasted walnuts over the rolls.
  8. **For the sauce:** In a small bowl, combine the Chinese hot mustard and sweet plum sauce.
  9. Spoon the sauce in a zig-zag pattern onto the platter.
  10. Place 3 rolls on top of the sauce, arranging them to look like “fallen logs”.
  11. Garnish with toasted nuts and fresh coriander sprigs.
  12. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

41 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

4g

Carbs

2g