How to Make Crab-Filled Egg Rolls With Ginger-Lime Dipping Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Crab-filled egg rolls are a delightful and unexpected twist on the classic Chinese appetizer. The crispy outer shell gives way to a savory and satisfying filling of crabmeat, vegetables, and spices. The addition of a zesty ginger-lime dipping sauce takes these egg rolls to the next level, adding a burst of fresh flavor that perfectly complements the richness of the filling.

These crab-filled egg rolls are perfect for entertaining or for a special treat at home. They make a great appet...

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Ingredients

  • 15 egg roll wrappers
  • 1 pound pasteurized lump crabmeat
  • 1 quart vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Information

  • Servings: 45
  • Yield: 45 hors d'oeuvres

  • Place an egg-roll wrapper on a work surface. Center 3 Tbs. crabmeat on the wrapper, forming it into a log. Fold the corner closest to you tightly over the filling, then overlap right and left corners. Then, as if forming a cigarette, roll wrapper tightly, moistening the end with wet fingertips. Press to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and crab.
  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven to 300 degrees. Cook rolls, 5 at a time, turning once, until blond, about 2 minutes. Drain, cool and refrigerate in a zipper-lock bag. (Can be prepared to this point up to 3 days ahead.) Reserve oil.
  • Several hours before serving, mix dipping sauce ingredients together. Heat oven to 200 degrees. Reheat oil to 375 degrees in Dutch oven. Cook rolls again, 5 at a time, turning once, until crisp and golden brown, about 2 minutes. Drain on a rack set over a lipped cookie sheet and place in warm oven; can be held up to 20 minutes.
  • Cut each roll into thirds, sprinkle with cilantro and serve with dipping sauce.
  • Nutrition

    37 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 9mg
    • Sodium: 98mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 12mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 45mg