Fried Crab and Avocado Wontons Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped finely
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped finely
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 8 ounces cooked crab meat
- 1 package wonton wrappers
- For the dipping sauce:
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 1 large tomato
- 1 tablespoon sweetened lime juice
- salt to taste
- Peanut oil for frying
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 823g | |
| Calories 1020 | |
| Calories from Fat 607 | 60% |
| Total Fat 68.5g | 86% |
| Saturated Fat 29.76g | 119% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 323mg | 108% |
| Sodium 3466mg | 144% |
| Potassium 2367mg | 68% |
| Total Carbs 47.47g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.7g | 42% |
| Sugars 13.71g | 9% |
| Protein 59.38g | 95% |
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