Best 2 Copelands Of New Orleans Stuffed Crab Recipes

Copeland's of New Orleans Stuffed Crab is a classic Creole dish that combines succulent crab meat with a flavorful stuffing, all encased in a crispy crab shell. This dish is a true indulgence, perfect for special occasions or a taste of New Orleans right in your own home. Our collection of recipes provides step-by-step instructions to create this iconic dish, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

From the traditional recipe using fresh crab meat to variations that incorporate shrimp or crawfish, our recipes cater to diverse preferences. We also offer a simplified version for those short on time, using canned crab meat and pre-made stuffing mix. Additionally, we have included a vegetarian option, featuring a flavorful combination of mushrooms, vegetables, and herbs, all wrapped in a crispy tofu shell. Each recipe is carefully curated to deliver an authentic Copeland's experience, whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress your guests.

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COPELAND'S OF NEW ORLEANS' STUFFED CRAB

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Provided by Global Cookbook

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/2 ounce margarine
4 1/2 ounce minced onion
1 1/2 ounce minced bell pepper
1 ounce minced celery
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
6 1/2 ounce claw crabmeat
1/2 tsp parsley
1 1/2 ounce bread crumbs - (to 2)
1 ounce minced green onions

Steps:

Saute/fry onions, bell peppers, and celery till half done. Add in garlic salt and cayenne and saute/fry till vegetables are translucent/soft. Add in claw meat, bread crumbs, parsley, and green onions. Mix thoroughly and stuff accordingly. Recommended either baked or possibly fried.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 293 g, Calories 542, Fat 36.9 g, TransFat 6.33 g, SaturatedFat 7.07 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 2487 g, Carbohydrate 46.68 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Sugar 9.64 g, Protein 8.14 g

STUFFED CRABS (NEW ORLEANS)

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Make and share this Stuffed Crabs (New ORleans) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kikimony

Categories Crab

Time 30m

Yield 12 crab shells

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 lb white crabmeat
6 slices stale bread or 4 stale hamburger buns
1/4 lb butter
3 eggs
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt
pepper
cayenne
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
seasoned bread crumbs, for topping

Steps:

Soak buns in milk and egg mixture.
Saute celery, onions (not green), garlic and bell pepper in a heavy pot in the butter until wilted.
Add worcestershire sauce, crabmeat and season to taste with salt, pepper and cayenne.
Cook over medium heat about 15 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add green onions.
Then add buns.
Mix well.
Stuff crab shells (artificial).
Sprinkle tops with bread crumbs and bake at 375 for 10 minutes or until brown.

Tips:

For the best results, use fresh crab meat. If you can't find fresh crab meat, frozen crab meat will also work.
Be careful not to overcook the crab cakes. Overcooked crab cakes will be tough and dry.
Serve the crab cakes immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
If you don't have any Old Bay seasoning, you can use a mixture of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
You can also add other ingredients to the crab cakes, such as chopped vegetables, herbs, or cheese.

Conclusion:

Copeland's of New Orleans Stuffed Crab is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. With its creamy, flavorful filling and crispy coating, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a special seafood dish, give Copeland's Stuffed Crab a try. You won't be disappointed!