Blue Crab Empanadas Recipe
Elote corn salad, lemon crema
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Ingredients
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Empanada Dough
Filling
Elote Corn Salad
Lemon Crema
Method
Making the Empanada Dough
- 1
Prepare Dough
In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 2
Add the egg and ice water, mixing until a dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preparing the Filling
- 3
In a bowl, combine blue crab meat, cream cheese, green onions, garlic, Old Bay seasoning, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
Making Elote Corn Salad
- 4
In a bowl, mix corn kernels, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, cilantro, lime juice, and chili powder. Stir well and set aside.
Making Lemon Crema
- 5
In a small bowl, mix sour cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
Assembling and Cooking Empanadas
- 6
Prepare Empanadas
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into circles.
- 7
Place a tablespoon of filling in the center of each circle. Fold over and seal the edges with a fork.
- 8
Arrange on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
