Crab Shrimp Puffs

Name: Crab Shrimp Puffs
Yield: 11
Ingredients: 1 cup Mountain High™ Yoghurt Cheese*; 1/2 cup pasteurized lump crab meat (from an 8-oz refrigerated container), well drained, cartilage removed; 1/2 cup chopped shrimp, cooked; 2 green onions, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 32 wonton wrappers; Vegetable oil for frying; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 1/4 cup honey; 2 teaspoons grated gingerroot; 4 teaspoons vegetable oil

11 Servings
150 Calories per Serving

These are really easy to make and fun to eat.

Ingredient List

Crab and shrimp puffs

1 cup Mountain High™ Yoghurt Cheese*
1/2 cup pasteurized lump crab meat (from an 8-oz refrigerated container), well drained, cartilage removed
1/2 cup chopped shrimp, cooked
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
32 wonton wrappers
Vegetable oil for frying

Orange dipping sauce

1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup honey
2 teaspoons grated gingerroot
4 teaspoons vegetable oil

Preparation

In a medium bowl, combine yoghurt cheese, crab, shrimp, green onions, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
In center of each wonton wrapper, place a teaspoon of crab mixture. Using your finger, paint water around the edge of wrapper. Fold wrapper in half to make a triangle. Press firmly to seal edges. Repeat on each of remaining wonton skins.
Heat an electric skillet filled with about an inch of vegetable oil. Fry puffs at 350°F until golden on both sides, turning once first side is golden. Drain on paper towels. Place on serving plate and keep warm.
To make the dipping sauce: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Mix well.
Serve the warm puffs with the dipping sauce.

Tips

*To make Mountain High™ Yoghurt Cheese, line medium colander with flat-bottomed paper coffee filters; place colander in bowl. Spoon 1 tub Mountain High™ original, lowfat or fat free plain yoghurt into lined colander. Cover strainer and bowl; refrigerate at least 12 hours. Discard whey (liquid) in bowl. Unmold cheese with strainer onto plate. Remove strainer; peel away coffee filter. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Makes about 1 1/4 cups.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Information (Amount per serving)

Total Fat 4g 6%, Saturated Fat 1g 5%, Cholesterol 25mg 8%, Sodium 170mg 7%, Potassium 80mg 2%, Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%, Dietary Fiber 0g 0%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 10%, Calcium 6%, Iron 6%, Vitamin D 0%, Vitamin E 2%, Thiamin 10%, Riboflavin 6%, Niacin 8%, Vitamin B6 2%, Folic Acid 8%, Vitamin B12 6%, Pantothenic Acid 2%, Phosphorus 6%, Magnesium 2%, Zinc 4%, Selenium 20%, Copper 6%, Manganese 8%

Nutrition Other (Amount per serving)

Calories 150, Calories from Fat 35, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 1/2g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 0g, Sugars 8g, Protein 5g, Beta-Carotene 0%, Omega-3 0g, Carbohydrate Choice 1 1/2, Starch 1 1/2, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 0, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 0, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 1/2, Fruits 0c, Vegetables 0c, Grains 1oz-eq, Meat & Beans 0oz-eq, Dairy 0c, Fats & Oils 1tsp