Paleo Crab Rangoon
I once adored going to Chinese restaurants for Crab Rangoon (which is a huge hit in the book Keto Restaurant Favorites). But when Craig lost his job, and we couldn’t afford to go out to eat, I started cooking our favorite restaurant meals at home! Not only was it a great way to save money, but we both lost a lot of weight eating healthier versions at home!
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CRAB RANGOON
I have made and tested so many recipes for this blog and I have to admit this is my absolute favorite recipe! …Savory recipe that is!
Crab Rangoon was a weakness of mine in my former “un-healthified” life and even though it has been 10 years since I had one, I think these are better! But what is even cooler is that I don’t feel awful after eating them!
Paleo Crab Rangoon
Ingredients
- 1 package cream cheese
- 2 ounces canned crab not imitation crab
- 1 tsp green onion chopped fine
- 1/4 tsp fresh grated ginger
- ½ tsp Redmond Real salt
- WRAPPERS:
- 16 large slices of Proscuitto sliced thin (from the butcher)
- Coconut oil or SkinnyFat MCT Oil for frying
- SWEET n SOUR SAUCE
- ½ cup Natural Sweetener
- ½ cup coconut vinegar
- 2 TBS coconut aminos
- 1 TBS tomato paste
- 1 clove roasted garlic not raw
- 1 tsp grated ginger
Instructions
- Preheat fryer or oil in a deep skillet to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl combine the filling until well combined.
- Lay one slice of prosciutto wrapper on parchment paper so that the prosciutto is lying with short end towards you. Spoon about 1 heaping tablespoon of the filling on the bottom left hand corner of the prosciutto. Fold the prosciutto in a triangle shape over the filling (like you are making a paper football you use to fling across the classroom). Continue folding in a triangle shape making sure the filling is covered well. Continue until all the way to the top of the prosciutto.
- Repeat until all wrappers are filled.
- Working in batches fry the crab rangoon by placing the into the hot oil for about 2 minutes or until crisp on the outside. Remove from oil and serve.
- SWEET n SOUR SAUCE: Heat the ingredients in a small saucepan until simmering. Whisk until smooth. If you want a thicker sauce, add ¼ tsp guar gum.
- OIL TIP: Once cool, strain the oil and store in mason jars in the fridge for future use.
Notes
Traditional Crab Rangoon =
"Healthified" Crab Rangoon = 60 calories, 4.9g fat, 3.9g protein, 1g carb 72.7% fat, 23% protein, 4.3% carbs)
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Look delicious! I could see endless possibilities for these like jalapeño popper filling, spicy pimento cheese…
Thanks!
wow this looks amazing!
I cannot wait to make these. This is the one thing that I have missed over the last 9 years of Low-Carbing!! Thanks, Maria!
Thanks Adam! 🙂
To save money could the crab be left out? Do you think they would taste ok?
That should work. 🙂
I thought PALEO was dairy free? Has anyone found a nut-free, dairy-free replacement for cream cheese?
You can make it from coconut milk. I have a recipe coming soon. 🙂
A coconut milk cream cheese? I say again… you are a genius. 🙂
Wow, great idea!
Could I broil them in the oven instead of frying!
THANKS
Sure. 🙂
OMG, I just made these! Soooooo good. So rich and satisfying! I did not have green onions… So just used regular white. Also used a tsp of the Red Boat Fish sauce instead of ginger , since I had no ginger. Delish! I have not even made the sauce yet! Thanks!!
Thank you so much! 🙂
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Craig just emailed you. For some reason your emails weren’t coming through. 😉
Thanks Maria. I just responded. I appreciate your response.
Do you think chicken skins would work for this as well?
Yes, that should work. 🙂
Chicken skins DO work for these! I recently bought a bag from my local farmer, and played with them–made chicken chips, chicken “rinds”, and chicken Rangoon. Next, I’m gonna try chicken eggrolls.
Awesome! 🙂
Maria… you are a genius. 🙂
Thanks!
Holy genius, batman! You are such a constant inspiration!
Thanks!
Dear Maria,
Thank you so much for this recipe. I really missed crab rangoon and these are fantastic!
You do such a wonderful service to all through your blog and cookbooks. I cannot fully express my gratitude. Thank you!
MJ
Thank you MJ!
How long do these last when stored in refrigerator? Reheat in microwave?
About 5 days. I reheat in my toaster oven.
Is there an alternative I can use for the prosciutto? It’s rather expensive. And chicken skin sounds difficult to obtain…
Hmmm I’m not sure. I get mine at trader joes for a great price!
Could I fry in olive oil?
Olive oil isn’t as stable as other so not best for frying. I would use coconut oil, lard, tallow. 🙂