Best 6 Super Stuffed Crabs Recipes

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**Savor the Exquisite Flavors of Super Stuffed Crabs: A Culinary Symphony of Seafood Delicacies**

Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with Super Stuffed Crabs, a seafood extravaganza that tantalizes taste buds and captivates the senses. This collection of carefully curated recipes presents a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas, transforming ordinary crabs into extraordinary culinary masterpieces. From the classic Maryland-style crabs bursting with savory goodness to the adventurous Louisiana-style crabs infused with bold Cajun spices, each recipe promises a unique gustatory experience.

**A Culinary Adventure Awaits:**

1. **Classic Maryland-Style Stuffed Crabs:** Embark on a traditional culinary voyage with this iconic recipe. Fresh crab meat, meticulously picked and combined with a symphony of aromatic herbs, zesty spices, and luscious breadcrumbs, is generously stuffed into crab shells. Once baked to perfection, these succulent morsels deliver a harmonious balance of flavors and textures, leaving you craving more.

2. **Louisiana-Style Stuffed Crabs:** Experience the vibrant flavors of the Bayou with this captivating recipe. Succulent crab meat is artfully blended with a fiery trinity of bell peppers, onions, and celery, and infused with an intoxicating blend of Cajun spices. Stuffed into crab shells and baked until golden brown, these tantalizing treats pack a punch of flavor that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Louisiana.

3. **Crab Rangoon Stuffed Crabs:** Embark on a culinary fusion adventure with this innovative recipe. Tender crab meat, delicately combined with cream cheese, green onions, and a touch of soy sauce, is enveloped in wonton wrappers and deep-fried until crispy. These golden parcels of delight offer a delightful contrast between the crispy exterior and the creamy, savory filling, creating an irresistible appetizer or main course.

4. **Crab Stuffed Mushrooms:** Delight in the earthy elegance of this vegetarian-friendly recipe. Large mushrooms are transformed into flavorful vessels, filled with a delectable blend of crab meat, breadcrumbs, herbs, and spices. Baked to perfection, these stuffed mushrooms offer a symphony of textures and flavors, making them a delightful addition to any meal.

5. **Crab Stuffed Bell Peppers:** Embark on a colorful culinary journey with this vibrant recipe. Bell peppers of various hues are stuffed with a savory filling of crab meat, rice, vegetables, and herbs. Baked until tender, these stuffed peppers deliver a delightful combination of flavors and textures, making them a visually appealing and satisfying meal.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

STUFFED CRAB



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This is my grandma's stuffed crab recipe. Hope you like it as much as we do

Provided by Shelly Comardelle Braden

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lb crabmeat, fresh
4 stick butter
2 large onions
2 large eggs
1 c bread crumbs
1/2 c celery chopped fine
1/2 c bell pepper chopped fine
1/4 c parsley flakes
creole seasoning to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Sauté onions in butter for approximately 5 minutes.
  • 2. Add crab meat and cook an additional 5 minutes.
  • 3. Add parsley, celery, bell pepper and seasoning.Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.
  • 4. Add eggs, & bread crumbs and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • 5. Stuff mixture into crab shells and sprinkle with remaining bread crumbs. Bake in 350°F. oven for 30 minutes, or deep fry until golden 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.

CRAB STUFFING RECIPE BY TASTY



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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!

SAVORY CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOMS



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Baked mushroom caps filled with a deliciously cheesy crabmeat mixture. Serve hot with lemon wedges.

Provided by lavaun

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Mushrooms     Stuffed Mushroom Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons butter, melted
24 fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced green onions
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup diced cooked crabmeat
½ cup soft bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
½ teaspoon dried dill weed
¾ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
¼ cup dry white wine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prepare a 9x13 inch baking dish with 3 tablespoons butter.
  • Remove stems from mushrooms. Set aside caps. Finely chop stems.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the chopped stems and green onions and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in lemon juice, crabmeat, soft bread crumbs, egg, dill weed and 1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese. Thoroughly blend the mixture.
  • Place mushroom caps in the buttered pan, and stir until caps are coated with the butter. Arrange caps cavity side up, and stuff cavities generously with the green onion and crabmeat mixture. Top with remaining Monterey Jack cheese. Pour wine into the pan around the mushrooms.
  • Bake uncovered in the preheated oven 15 to 20 minutes, until cheese is melted and lightly browned. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 233.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 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

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.

SUPER STUFFED CRABS



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I love stuffed crabs!!! Recipe from "The Official Louisiana Seafood and Wild Game Cookbook". You can use glass, aluminum, or real crab shells.

Provided by kellychris

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 6 shells, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb crab claw meat
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup french breadcrumbs
2 eggs, beaten
2 green onions, finely chopped (including tops)
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together and put into crab shells (whatever type you are using).
  • Dot each with butter.
  • Bake at 350 until hot, bubbly, and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.5, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 125.3, Sodium 668.6, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.9, Protein 18.4

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh crab meat. If using frozen crab meat, thaw it completely before using.
  • Be careful not to overcook the crab cakes, or they will become tough. Cook them until they are just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or lemon butter.
  • To make the crab cakes ahead of time, form them into patties and then freeze them. When ready to cook, thaw the crab cakes overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Then cook them according to the recipe instructions.
  • For a healthier version of the crab cakes, use whole wheat bread crumbs and low-fat mayonnaise.

Conclusion:

Crab cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or snack. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like them simple or stuffed with your favorite ingredients, crab cakes are sure to please everyone at your table.

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