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Seafood Stuffed Crab Recipe

Savory Seafood Stuffed Crab Recipe for Any Occasion

An enticing Seafood Stuffed Crab Recipe that combines sweet crab meat and shrimp for an unforgettable appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 crabs
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Creole, Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients
  • 1 lb Lump Crab Meat fresh is best
  • 8 oz Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper any variety
  • 1 stalk Celery finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Butter or olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs gluten-free alternatives available
  • 1 Egg beaten
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for lighter option
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Hot Sauce to taste
  • 1 tbsp Creole Seasoning to taste
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper to taste
Garnish Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Parsley for garnish
  • 2 wedges Lemon for serving

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery; sauté for about 5 minutes. Add garlic and shrimp, cooking until shrimp is opaque, approximately 2 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, fold together the sautéed mixture, crab meat, panko breadcrumbs, egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Season with Creole seasoning, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  4. Stuff crab shells or ramekins with the filling, mounding high for presentation.
  5. Bake the stuffed crabs in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
  6. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crabCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture. You can store the leftover stuffing in the fridge for up to 2 days or freeze unbaked crabs for a month.

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