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Crab and Cream Cheese Stuffed Snow Peas

Crab and Cream Cheese Stuffed Snow Peas for Elegant Gatherings

Crab and Cream Cheese Stuffed Snow Peas combine fresh snow peas with a rich crab filling for a delightful appetizer.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 10 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 65
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Snow Peas
  • 20 pieces Snow Peas Use large snow peas for optimal presentation.
For the Creamy Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Opt for low-fat cream cheese for a lighter alternative.
  • 8 oz Crab Meat Ensure it's finely crumbled; canned crab is a convenient substitute.
  • 2 tbsp Parsley Use fresh parsley for the best flavor.
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced; fresh garlic is preferred.
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce Adjust to taste.
  • to taste Salt Season to preference.
  • to taste Pepper Season to preference.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • pastry bag
  • zip-top bag
  • Serving Platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Step 1: Blanch the Snow Peas - Boil water and blanch snow peas for 30 seconds, then plunge into ice water to preserve crispness.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Filling - Mix cream cheese, crab meat, parsley, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Fill the Snow Peas - Open each snow pea and pipe the filling inside, being careful not to overfill.
  4. Step 4: Chill the Stuffed Snow Peas - Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These stuffed snow peas are an elegant appetizer, combining crunch with rich flavors and can be customized with different fillings.

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