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Stuffed Crab Recipe

Delicious Stuffed Crab Recipe: Elevate Your Seafood Game

Stuffed Crab Recipe is a delightful dish combining fresh crab meat with a savory filling, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients
  • 4 whole Crabs cleaned
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs gluten-free options available
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 4 tablespoons Melted Butter or olive oil
  • 1 cup Cooked Crab Meat fresh or properly thawed
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small Spoon or Fork

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Remove the top shell of the cleaned crabs, discarding gills and organs, then rinse under cold water.
  2. In a bowl, mix the cooked crab meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Fill each crab shell with the stuffing, packing it in gently and rounding the top.
  4. Brush the tops of the stuffed crabs with melted butter.
  5. Place the stuffed crabs on a baking sheet with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Let cool for a few minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stuffed crabCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh crab meat and avoid overfilling the crab shells. Customize with spices as desired.

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