Description
Shrimp Crab Rangoon Egg Rolls combine creamy, flavorful seafood filling with a crispy fried wrapper, making them a perfect Asian-inspired appetizer. These rolls feature a mix of chopped shrimp, lump crab meat, and cream cheese, seasoned with soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and spices, then wrapped in egg roll wrappers and fried to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 6 oz cooked shrimp, finely chopped
- 6 oz lump crab meat, drained
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Egg Rolls
- 10–12 egg roll wrappers
- Small bowl of water (for sealing)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, finely chopped shrimp, lump crab meat, thinly sliced green onions, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, sugar, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the egg rolls: Lay an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface with a corner facing you. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of the seafood filling into the center of the wrapper. Fold the bottom corner up over the filling, then fold in the two side corners snugly, and roll tightly toward the top corner. Dab some water on the top corner to seal the egg roll securely. Repeat this process with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Heat the oil: Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep skillet or pot and heat it to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to maintain the temperature for even frying.
- Fry the egg rolls: Carefully add the egg rolls into the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally for even browning, until the egg rolls are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Drain and serve: Remove the fried egg rolls from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve the egg rolls hot, accompanied by sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, or spicy mayo for dipping.
Notes
- For a lighter alternative, brush the assembled egg rolls with oil and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Alternatively, use an air fryer and cook the egg rolls at 375°F for 10-12 minutes until crispy.
- Make sure the oil is at the correct temperature before frying to prevent soggy or greasy egg rolls.
- Do not overfill the wrappers to avoid tearing during rolling or frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
