Coastal Stuffed Crab Recipe
Stuffed Crab is a delightful seafood dish featuring a mix of cooked crab meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and fresh parsley. It's easy to prepare by stuffing the mixture into cleaned crab shells, brushing with melted butter, and baking until golden. Perfect for a special occasion or a tasty treat anytime!
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Calories: 280kcal
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Sharp Knife
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking sheet
- Aluminum foil or parchment paper
- Brush for butter
Ingredients
- 4 whole crabs
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 cup cooked crab meat
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Clean and prep the crabs by removing the top shell and cleaning out the insides.
- Combine cooked crab meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Stuff each crab cavity with the filling, ensuring even distribution and compactness.
- Brush melted butter over the stuffed crabs for added flavor and browning.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and bake the stuffed crabs for 20-25 minutes until thoroughly cooked and golden brown.
- Let the stuffed crabs cool for a few minutes before serving with fresh parsley, lemon wedges, and your favorite seafood sauce or aioli. Enjoy the succulent crab meat and flavorful filling!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 650mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 1mg