Description
These crispy Chipotle Crab Empanadas are baked with real crab, vegetables, Latin spices, and goat and Manchego cheeses. Serve with a cool, creamy Cilantro Lime Avocado Crema to complement the warm burst of Latin flavors.Summary
Coastal Blend Crab Combo Meat
Coastal Blend Crab Combo Meat
https://www.aquastar.com/shop/coastal-blend-crab-combo-meat/
Recipe Level
Difficult
Cooking Time
1:10
Servings
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Loading...Ingredients
- 1 lb Aqua Star Coastal Blend Crab Meat
Empanada Dough:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 5 Tbsp vegetable shortening
- 1 cup beer (or water with 1/2 tsp baking powder)
Empanada Filling:
- ½ cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- ¼ cup tomato, diced
- ¼ cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp garlic, minced
- ¼ cup cilantro, finely chopped
- ¼ cup goat cheese
- ¼ cup manchego cheese, grated
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 Tbsp chipotle adobo puree
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cilantro Lime Avocado Crema:
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- ½ avocado, pureed
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
To make
Instructions
To prepare Dough:In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the shortening and incorporate it with the flour until it resembles coarse oatmeal. Gradually add the beer (or water mixture) and stir to form a dough. Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
To prepare Filling:
Mix crab meat with all the filling ingredients until fully incorporated. Set aside.
To assemble Empanadas:
Divide dough into 16 equal pieces and roll each piece into a 5-inch circle. Place about 3 tablespoons of the crab filling on one side of each circle. Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Press the edges to seal and crimp with a fork.
To cook Empanadas:
Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the empanadas in batches, turning once, until golden brown; about 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
To make Cilantro Lime Avocado Crema:
Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl. Cover and chill at least 15 minutes or until ready to serve.
Serve Chipotle Crab Empanadas over a bed of shredded lettuce and a side of Cilantro Lime Avocado Crema. Enjoy!
