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Stuffed Snow Peas with Crab

Stuffed Snow Peas with Crab: A Crisp, Flavorful Delight

This stuffed snow peas with crab recipe is a low-calorie appetizer perfect for summer gatherings, combining crisp snow peas with a delicious crab filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 46 minutes
Servings: 4 appetizers
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup Crab Meat Fresh or canned, well-drained
  • 2 large Hard-Cooked Eggs Finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise Adjust for desired creaminess
  • 1 tablespoon Horseradish Prepared horseradish works best
  • 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce Adjust according to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Capers Minced and drained
  • 1 stalk Celery Finely chopped
For the Peas
  • 12 pieces Fresh Snow Peas Avoid overcooking

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Sharp Knife
  • pot
  • Bowl of Ice Water
  • Serving Platter

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Wash and clean the fresh snow peas. Split each pea on one side, leaving the bottom intact.
  2. Blanch the snow peas in boiling water for 10 seconds, then transfer to ice-cold water to cool.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine crab meat, chopped eggs, mayonnaise, horseradish, hot sauce, capers, and celery. Mix gently.
  4. Stuff each snow pea with the crab mixture, ensuring a generous heaping.
  5. Chill the stuffed peas for at least 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 2piecesCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh; stuffed snow peas can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 day or frozen for up to 1 month.

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