Best 9 All Purpose Crab Stuffing Recipes

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Crab stuffing is a versatile and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It is typically made with a combination of crab meat, bread crumbs, celery, onion, and herbs. The mixture is then moistened with milk or cream and seasoned with salt and pepper. Crab stuffing can be baked, broiled, or fried and is often served with a lemon wedge or tartar sauce.

This article provides three delicious recipes for crab stuffing. The first recipe is for a classic crab stuffing that is perfect for stuffing crab shells or serving as a side dish. The second recipe is for a creamy crab stuffing that is made with cream cheese and sour cream. The third recipe is for a spicy crab stuffing that is made with cayenne pepper and chili powder.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and versatile dish. Crab stuffing is a great way to use up leftover crab meat and is a perfect dish for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

STUFFED CRAB



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small red onion, diced
1/2 cup diced yellow pepper
1/2 cup small diced fennel
1 clove garlic, chopped
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 cups fresh bread crumbs
2 Dungeness crabs, poached (see note), meat removed, shells, washed, and trimmed
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons chopped tarragon
1/4 cup chopped parsley
4 scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • In a skillet over low heat melt the butter, add the onion, yellow pepper, fennel, and garlic.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Cook slowly for about 6 minutes until all are tender, transfer mixture to a bowl, add bread crumbs, and allow to cool.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • When cooled add crab meat, mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, tarragon, parsley, scallions, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Mix the ingredients well and stuff the shells. Bake for 25 minutes until warmed through.
  • Note: the crabs should be poached in a court boullion made with 2 quarts water, 1 chopped carrot, 1 chopped yellow onion, and 1 chopped celery stalk boiled with 1/2 teaspoon each black peppercorns and coriander seeds. Bring the mixture to a boil and after 10 minutes, add 1 lemon, thinly sliced. Let boil for 10 more minutes, salt the water, and poach the crabs.

CRAB-STUFFED LOBSTER TAIL



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Lobster tail with a New England-style cracker and crabmeat stuffing. Serve with fresh lemon wedges and homemade dinner rolls for an exquisite but surprisingly simple meal.

Provided by Lotus

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Crab

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lobster tails, split along the center top
2 teaspoons butter, melted
15 buttery round crackers, crushed
½ cup jumbo lump crabmeat
¼ cup clarified butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly ground white pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Pull the edges of the split lobster shells apart and gently lift the tail meat to rest above the shells. Place the prepared lobster tails on a baking sheet.
  • Brush each portion of tail meat with 1 teaspoon melted butter.
  • Lightly mix the crushed crackers, crabmeat, 1/4 cup of clarified butter, parsley, seafood seasoning, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and white pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
  • Spoon half the stuffing onto each lobster tail; press lightly to slightly shape the stuffing so it doesn't fall off.
  • Bake the lobster tails in the preheated oven until the meat is opaque and the stuffing is golden brown on top, 10 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the lobster tail should read 145 degrees F (65 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 203.3 mg, Fat 41.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 35.9 g, SaturatedFat 22.1 g, Sodium 1483.3 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

PERFECT CRAB-STUFFED MUSHROOMS



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These little goodies are the perfect addition to your next holiday gathering or even the perfect appetizer to serve before a cozy dinner at home. Everyone will be dazzled by every delicious bite (they won't be able to keep their hands off of them!) You can smile while you think of how easy they were to toss together! And the best part - I usually end up with leftover stuffing, which freezes beautifully until the next carry-in!

Provided by Lisa Felton Nash

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Mushrooms     Stuffed Mushroom Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced green onion
1 cup cooked crabmeat, finely chopped
½ cup dry bread crumbs
¼ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon dried dill weed
½ cup butter, melted
1 ½ pounds fresh button mushrooms, stems removed
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
¼ cup dry white wine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet; cook and stir green onion until softened, about 2 minutes. Transfer green onion to a bowl. Stir in crabmeat, bread crumbs, 1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese, egg, lemon juice, and dill weed until well mixed.
  • Pour 1/2 cup melted butter in a 9x13-inch baking dish; turn mushroom caps in butter to coat. Fill mushroom caps with the crab mixture and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese. Pour white wine into baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and lightly brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 111.5 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 381.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

QUICK AND EASY CRABMEAT DRESSING



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This is great for a dressing, stuffing, as a bed for Shrimp Scampi, or by itself. You can buy those little crab shells to stuff and broil, mold it into a loaf pan and bake, or use it to dress any main meat entree. This is a recipe from my wife's mother's collection.

Provided by Pagan

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 sliceable loaf, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 ounces seasoned stuffing mix, instant, cornbread flavored
8 ounces crabmeat, imitation-fresh whichever you prefer
1 garlic clove, fresh, sliced paper thin
1 large onion, diced
1/3 cup celery, chopped
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 dash paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups water, whatever is called for in the stuffing directions
1/4 cup margarine, whatever is called for in the stuffing directions
1 dash cooking spray

Steps:

  • Sauté garlic, onions, celery, and parsley. Set aside.
  • Shred the crab meat.
  • Prepare the stuffing mix as per instructions on the box but DO NOT COOK. In other words, just mix the water, butter, and stuffing mix together, without cooking it.
  • Stir into the crab meat, add garlic powder, and mix until blended.
  • Spoon into loaf pan treated with no-stick cooking spray (DO NOT PRESS).
  • Brush lightly with butter, sprinkle with paprika, and bake covered in a 375°F oven for 45 minutes.
  • Remove covering, add parmesan cheese, and continue to bake at 400°F for 10-15 minutes to allow the top to brown.
  • Serve as a side dish, the main dish, or a bed for Shrimp Scampi.

IRRESISTABLE QUICK AND EASY CRAB STUFFING



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This can be cooked and eaten alone, as a side dish, or used to stuff mushrooms, fish, or just about anything. So simple, but yet so good!

Provided by EclecticGourmet

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (6 ounce) box herb stuffing mix
1 1/2 lbs imitation crabmeat
1 medium onion
1/2 bell pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 eggs
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 tablespoon parsley
1 cup water
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
paprika

Steps:

  • Chop onion and pepper, and saute in butter.
  • Once onion is transparent, add Old Bay Seasoning, Parsley and chopped crab meat. Heat through for 5 minutes.
  • While crab is heating, beat eggs in bowl, add mayonnaise and mix well.
  • Add stuffing mix to egg/mayo mixture and mix to coat well.
  • Add water and mix again.
  • Add parmesan cheese and crab mixture from pan. Blend well, pour and press into cooking spray coated 9x12 baking dish. Sprinkle top with paprika.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.6, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 59.3, Sodium 886.4, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 6.3, Protein 9.5

CRAB STUFFING RECIPE BY TASTY



Crab Stuffing Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: unsalted butter, small yellow onion, celery stalks, medium orange bell pepper, garlic, kosher salt, Old Bay® seasoning, crumbled herb stuffing, cornbread stuffing cubes, mayonnaise, fresh parsley, green onions, smoked paprika, chicken stock, Kroger® Golden King Crab legs, raw shrimp

Provided by Kroger

Categories     Dinner

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
3 celery stalks, finely chopped
1 medium orange bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoons Old Bay® seasoning
3 cups crumbled herb stuffing
3 cups cornbread stuffing cubes
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, divided
3 green onions, finely chopped
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 ¼ cups chicken stock
1 lb Kroger® Golden King Crab legs, meat removed and shells discarded
½ lb raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut into bite-sized pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the salt and Old Bay seasoning and stir for another minute, until fragrant. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Add the herb stuffing, cornbread stuffing cubes, sautéed vegetables, mayonnaise, 1½ tablespoons of parsley, the green onions, paprika, and chicken stock to a large bowl. Stir to combine.
  • Fold the crab and shrimp into the stuffing mixture.
  • Transfer the stuffing to a 9 x 11-inch baking dish and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining ½ tablespoon parsley evenly over the top. Cover with foil.
  • Bake the stuffing for 30 minutes, or until warmed through and the shrimp is fully cooked.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
  • Enjoy!

CRAB STUFFED FISH



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I love this dish I got it off of the T.V years ago and I make it often. I normally use a whitefish of some sort. Tilapia or Flounder are my favorites. I usually serve with rice and steamed vegetable. It's filled with flavor and is pretty easy to make. I could eat the stuffing all by it's self. A lot of times I double the stuffing but it's up to you what you think.

Provided by Gail2293

Categories     Crab

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons butter, divided
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can crabmeat, drained & flaked
1/2 cup dry Italian breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 fish fillets (about 2 pounds total)
paprika, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F; coat a 9x13-inch baking dish w/ non stick cooking spray.
  • In a large skillet melt 4 T butter over medium-high heat. Add celery, onion & parsley. Sauté until tender. Remove from heat and stir in crabmeat, bread crumbs, lemon juice and red pepper flakes.
  • Spoon crabmeat mixture evenly over the filets. Starting from the small end, roll up each fillet, jelly roll- style. Place the rolls seam side down in baking dish. Melt the remaining butter and drizzle over fillets. Sprinkle with paprika.
  • Bake for 20 -25 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

CRAB STUFFED FLOUNDER



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This is an easy recipe that my children have enjoyed. They're not big fish eaters either!

Provided by DThomRN2

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Crab

Time 31m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ½ pounds flounder fillets
1 cup crabmeat - drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 tablespoon finely chopped green bell pepper
¼ teaspoon ground dry mustard
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon salt
ground white pepper, to taste
3 crushed saltine crackers
1 egg white
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
¼ cup butter, melted
1 egg yolk
5 tablespoons mayonnaise
½ teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon dried parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Rinse the fillets and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Combine crab meat, green pepper, mustard powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, white pepper and the crushed saltines. Combine the egg white and 1 tablespoon mayonnaise. Stir this into the crab meat mixture.
  • Brush the flounder fillets with melted butter. Place in a lightly greased, shallow baking dish. Spoon the crab mixture over the fillets and drizzle with any remaining butter.
  • Bake the fillets at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • While the fish is baking, lightly beat the egg yolk in a small bowl. Stir in 5 tablespoons of mayonnaise. Remove fish from oven and spread this mixture over the stuffing; sprinkle with paprika and parsley.
  • Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees and bake until golden and bubbly, about 6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 126.7 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 407.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

CRABMEAT STUFFING



Crabmeat Stuffing image

Make and share this Crabmeat Stuffing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kyle martin

Categories     Crab

Time 1h15m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

15 slices white bread
1 lb claw crabmeat
1 lb lump crabmeat
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup dry sherry
1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 cups shredded provolone cheese or 2 cups shredded swiss cheese
3/4 cup minced celery
3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
5 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Cut bread slices into 3/4-inch squares.
  • Place in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until lightly toasted.
  • Set aside.
  • Drain crabmeat, removing any bits of shell; set aside.
  • Bring whipping cream and sherry to a boil; boil 5 minutes.
  • Stir in Old Bay seasoning and next 5 ingredients.
  • Gradually add cheese, stirring until blended.
  • Set aside Saute celery, green bell pepper, and green onions in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until crisp-tender Combine bread cubes, crabmeat, cheese mixture, vegetables, and mayonnaise, tossing gently Spoon into a 13*9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.9, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 104.3, Sodium 1023.7, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.5, Protein 28.9

Tips:

  • Use fresh crab meat: Fresh crab meat has a sweeter, more delicate flavor than canned crab meat. If you can, try to find fresh crab meat at your local fish market or grocery store.
  • Don't overcook the crab meat: Crab meat is very delicate and can easily be overcooked. Cook it just until it is opaque and tender. Overcooked crab meat will be tough and chewy.
  • Use a variety of seasonings: Crab stuffing is a great opportunity to experiment with different seasonings. Old Bay seasoning, celery salt, and garlic powder are all classic choices, but you can also try adding other spices, such as cumin, paprika, or chili powder.
  • Don't be afraid to get creative: There are many different ways to make crab stuffing. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to find your perfect recipe.

Conclusion:

Crab stuffing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is perfect for special occasions, such as holidays or potlucks, but it is also easy enough to make for a weeknight meal. With a little creativity, you can create a crab stuffing that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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