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Maine Lobster Rangoon
Nicole Stover

Maine Lobster Rangoon

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Irresistibly crispy on the outside, decadently creamy inside, and stuffed full of sweet seafood, these easy-to-make Maine Lobster Rangoon are the ultimate party appetizer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 -10
Course: Frying
Cuisine: Frying
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

1 pound cooked lobster meat, chopped
  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 3 green onions finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 12 ounces wonton wrappers
  • Oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Add the cream cheese, Worcestershire, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, and green onions to a bowl and until completely combined.
  2. Fold in the lobster meat.
  3. Place a wonton wrapper in front of you. Add 1 teaspoon of filling to the center. 
  4. Dip your fingers in water. Run them along all four edges. This will create the glue.
  5. Pull two opposite corners towards each other and press firmly. Repeat with the other two corners, making sure to press out all excess air. Repeat with the remaining wonton wrappers. 
  6. Place the lobster Rangoon on a baking sheet and allow them to refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
  7. Heat 3" to 4" of neutral oil to 350 degrees.
  8. Gently drop a few Rangoon into the hot oil using a spider. Allow them to fry util golden brown, 4-6 minutes.
  9. Remove them from the oil and place them on a cooling rack lined with paper towel.
  10. Repeat with remaining wontons.
  11. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce such as sweet chili, ponzu, or duck sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. These can be assembled up to 8 hours in advance.
  2. You can also make these in the air fryer. Spray them with oil and then place them in the fryer basket. Allow them to cook for 6-8 minutes at 350 degrees.
  3. Lobster Rangoon can also be baked. Place them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and allow them to bake in a 400 degree oven 10-12 minutes.

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