All Purpose Crab Stuffing Recipe

Elevate your seafood dishes with this incredible, award-winning crab stuffing! Perfect for stuffing shrimp, mussels, or flounder, this recipe took two years to perfect and is guaranteed to impress. The flavorful stuffing is generously proportioned to stuff 20 large shrimp or 2 lbs of mussels. Get ready for a burst of deliciousness in every bite!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 434.1 kcal
Protein 59g
Rating 4.4 (18 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for All Purpose Crab Stuffing

  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 2 tablespoons chopped roasted red peppers
  • 1 lb crabmeat, flaked
  • 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • large shrimp (for stuffing)
  • mussels (for stuffing)
  • melted butter, optional (1/8 teaspoon per item)

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How to Make All Purpose Crab Stuffing

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, gently combine all ingredients until thoroughly mixed.
  3. For stuffed shrimp: Butterfly large shrimp. Place 1 tablespoon of stuffing onto each shrimp.
  4. For stuffed mussels: Place 1 tablespoon of stuffing onto each mussel.
  5. Arrange stuffed shrimp or mussels in a baking dish.
  6. (Optional) Lightly drizzle melted butter over each stuffed shrimp or mussel using a 1/8 teaspoon measuring spoon. Avoid over-buttering to prevent richness.
  7. Lightly sprinkle paprika over all.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and opaque and mussels are cooked through.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

68 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

16g

Carbs

12g

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