For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding a hint of dry sherry or Pernod to the crab mixture. Ensure the crabmeat is thoroughly drained to prevent soggy tortellini. Wonton wrappers dry out quickly, so keep them covered with a damp cloth while you work. Gently fold the tortellini to avoid tearing the wrappers. Don't overcrowd the pot when boiling the tortellini. Cook in batches if necessary. Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your preferred level of spice.
Easy Crab Tortellini
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PREP TIME35 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 50 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS24
Delectable crab-filled tortellini, crafted with a simple yet elegant technique using wonton wrappers. These 'cheater' tortellini are a delightful culinary surprise, perfect for capturing and holding onto every drop of luscious sauce. A must-have recipe in your repertoire!
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate41 g
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Cholesterol247 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein28 g
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Saturated Fat26 g
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Sodium765 mg
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Sugar3 g
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Fat44 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Crush crackers into a bowl. Add egg, mascarpone cheese, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce; stir until combined. Let sit until crumbs have absorbed some moisture, about 5 minutes.
02
Step
1 hrs
Add crab meat, seafood seasoning, salt, cayenne pepper, and jalapeno to the cracker mixture; stir until just combined. Wrap and chill in the refrigerator until flavors develop, about 1 hour.
03
Step
20 mins
Place a wonton wrapper on a work surface to resemble a diamond shape. Wet the top 2 edges with just enough water to moisten. Place 1 tablespoon crab filling right in the center and press to spread it out a bit. Pull the bottom wonton corner up and over the filling, line it up with the top corner to form a triangle, and work your way down the sides, pressing and sealing the wonton edges and pushing out any air. Press your finger right in the center of the long side to create a fold (or bend) in the triangle. Moisten the 2 "wings" and fold around the bend to seal. Repeat to form remaining tortellini.
04
Step
5 mins
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
05
Step
7 mins
While waiting for water to boil, place creme fraiche in a skillet over medium heat. Add paprika, lemon zest, salt, and a splash of the pasta water. Cook and stir until heated through and just starting to simmer, then turn off the heat and reserve.
06
Step
1 mins
Add tortellini to the boiling water, giving a gentle stir make sure they don't stick to the bottom. Cook for 1 minute; they may or may not float to the surface. Remove tortellini with a slotted spoon and transfer into the reserved sauce.
07
Step
5 mins
Turn heat to medium-high and cook, gently stirring and basting, until sauce is heated through and just starts to simmer. Don't overcook or the sauce will reduce too much. Turn off the heat and stir in dill. Serve immediately on warm plates and sprinkle with additional dill and cayenne.
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Lynn Turcotte
Jun 29, 2025I doubled the recipe and they were gone in minutes!
Luisa Rau
May 23, 2025These were so much easier to make than I thought they would be! My family loved them.
Claudia Flatley
May 22, 2025Next time I'm going to try making these with shrimp instead of crab.
Amaya Ondricka
Apr 5, 2025The creme fraiche sauce is amazing! I could eat it with a spoon.
Ole Reichert
Apr 1, 2025I added a little bit of lemon juice to the crab filling and it really brightened up the flavor.
Kali Cronin
Mar 25, 2025This is a great recipe for a special occasion.
Alessia Roob
Mar 13, 2025I used imitation crabmeat and they still turned out great!