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Seafood Stuffed Crab: Discover the Ultimate Recipe!

A delicious and savory seafood dish featuring lump crab meat stuffed into crab shells or ramekins, baked to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lump crab meat picked over for shells
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 crab shells or ramekins for baking

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the lump crab meat, breadcrumbs, onion, bell pepper, celery, mayonnaise, beaten egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper (if using), parsley, and lemon juice. Gently mix until well combined.
  3. Spoon the crab mixture into the crab shells or ramekins, packing it lightly.
  4. Place the filled shells on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the filling is heated through.
  6. Let the stuffed crabs cool for a few minutes before serving. They can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stuffed crabCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the mixture.
  • Substitute the crab meat with shrimp or lobster for a different seafood flavor.

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