Description
Discover how to create Crispy Shrimp Wonton Cones with Spicy Crab Dip, a perfect appetizer for any occasion. Learn tips for crafting these savory, crowd-pleasing bites.
Ingredients
- Wonton wrappers, 12 pieces
- Shrimp, peeled and deveined, 8 ounce (227 g) s (227 grams)
- Oil for frying, about 2 cup (480 ml) s (480 milliliters)
- Lump crab meat, 8 ounce (227 g) s (227 grams)
- Cream cheese, softened, 4 ounce (113 g) s (113 grams)
- Mayonnaise, 1/4 cup (60 ml) (60 milliliters)
- Sour cream, 1/4 cup (60 ml) (60 milliliters)
- Lemon juice, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) (15 milliliters)
- Hot sauce, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 milliliters)
- Green onions, chopped, 2 tablespoon (30 ml) s (30 milliliters)
- Garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (2.5 grams)
- Salt, 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (2.5 grams)
- Black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) (1.25 grams)
- Paprika, 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (2.5 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut wonton wrappers into triangles.
- Wrap each triangle around a cone mold to form a cone shape.
- Fry wonton cones in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove cones and drain on paper towels.
- Season shrimp with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Sauté shrimp in a pan over medium heat until cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove shrimp from heat and let cool.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream.
- Add lemon juice, hot sauce, and chopped green onions to the mixture.
- Mix in lump crab meat gently to avoid breaking it up.
- Chop cooled shrimp into small pieces and add to the crab mixture.
- Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
- Season to taste with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Spoon spicy crab dip into prepared wonton cones.
- Serve immediately for optimal crispiness.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is precisely 350°F (175°C) for frying to achieve a crisp golden brown texture.nGently combine crab meat with ingredients to preserve its lump texture for a pleasing bite.nLet shrimp cool entirely before chopping to avoid altering the cream cheese mixture’s texture.
