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Stuffed Crab Recipe

Stuffed Crab Recipe

Welcome to the Stuffed Crab Recipe. Stuffed Crab is a flavorful seafood dish made with tender crab meat mixed with breadcrumbs, herbs, and spices, then baked to golden perfection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Fresh crab meat
  • Butter
  • Onion
  • Green bell pepper
  • Celery
  • Garlic
  • Breadcrumbs
  • Mayonnaise
  • Lemon juice
  • Creole seasoning
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Paprika
  • Fresh parsley
  • Crab shells or ramekins

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Baking sheet
  • Spoon for stuffing
  • Oven
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Step 1: Sauté the vegetables
  1. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
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Step 2: Mix the stuffing
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked vegetables with crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and seasonings. Mix gently to avoid breaking the crab meat.
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Step 3: Stuff the shells
  1. Spoon the mixture evenly into clean crab shells or ramekins. Sprinkle paprika on top for color and extra flavor.
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Step 4: Bake the stuffed crab
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the stuffed crab on a baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden and heated through.
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Step 5: Serve and enjoy
  1. Take it out of the oven and let it to cool a little. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm with lemon wedges.
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Notes

Serve Stuffed Crab hot with lemon wedges and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.