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Stuffed Crab

Stuffed Crab

This stuffed crab recipe is a southern masterpiece! Tasty and piled high inside a real shell, stuffed crab is deliciously moreish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Seafood
Servings 8 servings
Calories 379 kcal

Equipment

  • Crab Tools
  • Large 12" Skillet

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients

  • 8 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1 Each Yellow Onion, finely diced
  • 1 Rib Celery, finely diced
  • 1 Each Green Bell Pepper, finely diced
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic, minced
  • ¼ Cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
  • 24 Each Large Boiled Crabs Should end up with about 1-½ lb of crab meat (lump and claw)
  • 1 teaspoon Creole Seasoning
  • 1-½ teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
  • ¼ Cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 Each Large Egg, lightly beaten
  • 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice, Freshly squeezed
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Hot Sauce
  • 20 Each Club Crackers, crushed Plus some for sprinkling
  • ¼ Cup Parmesan Cheese, finely grated
  • 3 Each Green Onions, sliced
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet (12") and add the onion, bell pepper and celery. Cook over a medium heat until translucent.
  • Add the chopped parsley and garlic and cook a further 2 minutes.
  • Set aside to cool while you peel the crabs. Keep 8 of the crab's body shells.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Add the crab meat to the cooled skillet and gently toss, so to not break up the crab too much.
  • Add the mayonnaise, beaten egg, fresh lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, Creole seasoning, crushed crackers and Old Bay seasoning. Gently toss this mixture together until evenly mixed.
  • Add the parmesan cheese and sliced green onions, again toss gently.
  • Take the crab shells you kept and wash them well under warm water.
  • Take the crab meat mixture and press into each crab shell, pile this high.
  • Sprinkle a little more of the crushed crackers that are left over each stuffed shell, then place a little slice of butter on top of each filled shell.
  • Sprinkle with a little paprika and place on a baking sheet.
  • Place the stuffed crabs in the oven, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
  • Remove and serve immediately.

Notes

Using boiled crabs really adds flavor. For a different texture, stir the mixture vigorously to break down the crab meat. Real crab shells give an authentic look.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 379kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 35gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 231mgSodium: 1207mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
Keyword American Seafood Recipe, Crab Dish, Seafood Recipe, Southern Cuisine, Stuffed Crab
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