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DALL·E 2024-12-12 11.26.57 - A plate of golden-brown Crab Crescents, flaky crescent rolls filled with a creamy crab mixture. The crescents are garnished with fresh parsley and ser

Crab Crescents

Healthy Fact of the Day

These crescents feature protein-rich crab meat, which is low in calories and high in omega-3 fatty acids. To make healthier, use reduced-fat cream cheese and light mayonnaise. The bell peppers add vitamin C and antioxidants. Consider using whole grain crescent dough if available. Fresh herbs provide nutrients without calories. While indulgent, the protein content makes these more satisfying than many appetizers. For a lighter version, serve the filling in lettuce cups instead of crescents. The combination of protein and vegetables creates a more balanced bite.

Ingredients

 

  • 2 tubes crescent roll dough
  • 8 oz lump crab meat
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp water
  • Everything bagel seasoning
  • Lemon wedges for serving
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

     Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. Mix cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.

  3. Fold in crab, green onions, garlic, and bell pepper.

  4. Add Old Bay and Worcestershire sauce.
    Stir in fresh dill.

  5. Unroll crescent dough into triangles.

  6. Place spoonful of crab mixture on wide end.

  7. Roll up starting at wide end.

  8. Place on lined baking sheet, curve into crescents.

  9. Whisk egg with water, brush over crescents.

  10. Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.

  11. Bake 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Bite into these Crab Crescents and listen to the satisfying crackle of flaky dough giving way to creamy, seafood-studded filling! Each golden crescent delivers the perfect balance of buttery pastry and delicate crab, enhanced by fresh herbs and a hint of Old Bay spice. Whether you’re hosting cocktail hour or seeking an elevated appetizer, these crescents prove that sophisticated doesn’t mean complicated. So roll out that dough, mix up that filling, and get ready to create appetizers that’ll disappear faster than the tide!

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