Crispy Seafood Poppers: The Ultimate Party Appetizer
Crispy Seafood Poppers are the ultimate party appetizer that will leave your guests craving more! These bite-sized treats feature a delightful blend of succulent shrimp and crab meat enveloped in a crispy wonton wrapper, topped with gooey cheese. Perfect for any gathering, these poppers are quick to prepare, making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights or festive occasions. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, you can serve up a platter of these delicious snacks that are sure to impress. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven and watch them disappear as your family and friends reach for more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 wonton wrappers
- 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 & black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil spray or melted butter (for crisping)
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin.
- Press wonton wrappers into the muffin tin and lightly spray with olive oil or brush with melted butter. Bake for 7-8 minutes until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix chopped shrimp, crab meat, mozzarella, cream cheese, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each wonton cup with the seafood mixture and top with additional mozzarella if desired.
- Bake for another 5-7 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg