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Stuffed Crabs
Stuffed Crabs
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Indulge in restaurant-quality Stuffed Crabs right at home with this elegant appetizer recipe. Fresh crab meat is combined with sautéed aromatics, herbs, and a touch of cayenne for a perfectly balanced filling that's rich yet delicate. Nestled in natural crab shells and topped with butter before baking, these impressive bites develop a golden, flavorful crust while maintaining the sweet, tender crab beneath. Perfect for dinner parties or special occasions when you want to impress your guests.
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Ingredients
2 large onions, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 T. shortening
2 c. crab meat
2 bay leaves
1 T. salt
1/2 t. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 t. cayenne
sprig of thyme

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1 T. chopped celery
6 slices toast
1 egg, beaten
1/4 c. evaporated milk
1 T. minced parsley
2 T. minced green onion
8 crab shells
butter
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°.
Sauté onions and garlic in shortening until tender.
Add crab meat and seasonings.
Simmer 10 to 15 minutes.
Remove bay leaves.
Wet toast, squeeze to remove excess water and add to mixture with egg, milk, parsley and green onions.
Mix thoroughly.
Place in shells, dot with butter, and bake in 350° oven for 10 to 15 minutes to brown.
Servings\Yield
Yield 8 servings
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 170; Total Fat: 6g (Saturated Fat: 2g); Cholesterol: 80mg; Sodium: 950mg; Total Carbohydrates: 14g (Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 2g); Protein: 15g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  W. Holbrook 🔑 Keywords: crab, seafood
🗂️ Categories: 🐟 Fish & Seafood
📚 Collections: Cooking with Carl, Hugh & Your Friends, The TFR Cookbook
Stuffed Crabs was added on February 11, 2007 and last updated on April 19, 2025.
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