Crab Salad With Wonton Crisps And Lime Recipe

Name: Crab Salad With Wonton Crisps And Lime
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 square wonton wrappers, thawed if frozen; About 6 cups vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lime zest; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over; 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1/4 cup thinly sliced white and pale green parts of scallions (reserve dark green parts for; ); Accompaniment: lime wedges; a deep-fat thermometer

Servings: persons

8 square wonton wrappers, thawed if frozen
About 6 cups vegetable oil
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lime zest
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/4 cup thinly sliced white and pale green parts of scallions (reserve dark green parts for
)
Accompaniment: lime wedges
a deep-fat thermometer

1
Halve each wonton wrapper to make 2 rectangles, then halve each rectangle diagonally to make 2 triangles. Heat 1 1/4 inches vegetable oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until thermometer registers 360u00b0F. Gently lay 4 triangles on oil (do not drop in, or triangles will lose their shape) and fry, turning over once, until just golden, 15 to 30 seconds total. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and season with salt. Fry remaining triangles in same manner.
2
Whisk together zest, juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl until salt is dissolved, then add olive oil, whisking until combined well.
3
Add crab, celery, and scallions to dressing and toss gently to combine.
4
Serve crab salad in glasses topped with wonton crisps.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 square wonton wrappers, thawed if frozen, About 6 cups vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lime zest, 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Crab Salad With Wonton Crisps And Lime falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Crab Salad With Wonton Crisps And Lime

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