Best 5 Stuffed Crabs New Orleans Recipes

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**Unveiling the Delights of Stuffed Crabs: A Culinary Journey through New Orleans' Iconic Dish**

In the heart of New Orleans, where culinary traditions and vibrant flavors converge, lies a dish that embodies the city's rich heritage: stuffed crabs. These delectable morsels, often served as an appetizer or main course, showcase the bounty of the Gulf Coast and the creativity of Louisiana's culinary masters. Stuffed crabs are a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring succulent crabmeat enveloped in a savory breadcrumb stuffing, all harmoniously encased within a crispy, golden-fried crab shell. This article presents a collection of recipes that capture the essence of New Orleans-style stuffed crabs, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From traditional recipes that honor the dish's roots to contemporary interpretations that push the boundaries of flavor, these recipes promise an unforgettable culinary experience. So, prepare to embark on a journey through the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where the aroma of sizzling butter and garlic fills the air, and the taste of stuffed crabs lingers long after the last bite.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

NEW ORLEANS STUFFED CRAB EGGROLL



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I love this time of year for the crabs. As a kid my mom would always make stuffed crabs, well crabmeat stuffing baked on individual aluminum crab shaped tins that we washed after each time we used them. Oh the memories, how my tummy would get happy when my mom said to get out those individual crab tins. This is my play on my...

Provided by Stacey Lawson

Categories     Seafood Appetizers

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb crabmeat, fresh, white
1 stick butter
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
4 stalk(s) celery, finely chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 egg
2 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 c parsley, finely chopped
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 c milk
1 c bread crumbs
1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste
1 pkg wonton wrappers
vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butter in a skillet and sauté onions, celery, bell pepper, and garlic. Sprinkle with salt to season.
  • 2. Add crabmeat, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne, and salt. Cover over low heat for 10 minutes
  • 3. Remove crab mixture from skillet and add to a large mixing bowl.
  • 4. Add egg, milk, and half cup of bread crumbs to crab mixture. Mix thoroughly. Add the some of the other half cup of bread crumbs if needed. I don't like to much bread in mine, it overpowers the crab. However you do want the mixture to hold together, use your judgment.
  • 5. Following the instructions on wonton wrapper package, place a tablespoon (from your utensil drawer) of mixture on wonton wrapper. Fold up wrapper to make eggroll as shown on package directions.
  • 6. Heat oil in a heavy pot, enough oil to submerge eggrolls. Place about 6 eggrolls in the oil. They will cook quickly, so keep an eye. Once they get golden brown, remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

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

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.

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.

COPELAND'S OF NEW ORLEANS' STUFFED CRAB RECIPE



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Provided by á-170456

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • Saute onions, bell peppers, and celery until half done. Add garlic salt and cayenne and saute until vegetables are translucent. Add claw meat, bread crumbs, parsley, and green onions. Mix thoroughly and stuff accordingly. Recommended either baked or fried. This recipe yields ?? servings.

STUFFED CRAB



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Another traditional Creole recipe, this is perfect for that special dinner or whenever you have access to fresh crabmeat.If the crab is whole, save the upper shells to bake the stuffed crab in. Originally from an October 1980 issue of Bon Apetit that featured an article on "Creole Cooking at the Source".

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Crab

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
3/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup green onion, finely chopped
1 hard-cooked egg, mashed
2 cups cooked crabmeat
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
4 dashes hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
2 tablespoons sherry wine
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onion and cook until soft.
  • Remove from heat and add egg,crab,half and half,parsley, garlic, salt, pepper,pepper sauce,and half the breadcrumbs.
  • Return to heat and cook about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in Sherry;adjust seasoning, if needed.
  • Stuff into 4 crab shells (or divide among 4 ramekins).
  • Sprinkle with remaining breadcrumbs and lemon juice; top each with a pat of butter.
  • Bake until tops are golden brown, 5 to 12 minutes.
  • Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.9, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 94.8, Sodium 679.3, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.1, Protein 5.5

Tips:

  • For the freshest crab meat, buy live crabs and steam them yourself. If you're using frozen crab meat, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before using.
  • Use a variety of crab meat for the stuffing, such as lump crab, backfin crab, and claw crab. This will give the stuffing a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Be careful not to overcook the crab cakes. They should be cooked through but still juicy. Overcooked crab cakes will be tough and dry.
  • Serve the crab cakes immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as rémoulade sauce, tartar sauce, or cocktail sauce.

Conclusion:

Stuffed crabs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. They are perfect for a special occasion or a casual get-together. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a stuffed crab recipe that everyone will love.

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