by Anne Carter
New Recipe
PREP TIME - 35minutes COOK TIME - 40minutes TOTAL TIME - 1hour 15minutes COURSE - Appetizer CUISINE - American, american southern, Cajun and Creole cuisine SERVINGS - 4 CALORIES - 280 kcal
– Sharp Knife – Mixing Bowl – Baking sheet – Aluminum foil or parchment paper – Brush for butter
– 4 whole crabs – 1/2 cup breadcrumbs – 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley – 1/4 cup mayonnaise – 1 tbsp lemon juice – 2 tbsp melted butter – 1 cup cooked crab meat – 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese - 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 tbsp Dijon mustard – Salt and pepper to taste
– Clean and prep the crabs by removing the top shell and cleaning out the insides. – Combine cooked crab meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. – Stuff each crab cavity with the filling, ensuring even distribution and compactness.
– Brush melted butter over the stuffed crabs for added flavor and browning. – Preheat the oven to 375°F and bake the stuffed crabs for 20-25 minutes until thoroughly cooked and golden brown.
– Let the stuffed crabs cool for a few minutes before serving with fresh parsley, lemon wedges, and your favorite seafood sauce or aioli. Enjoy the succulent crab meat and flavorful filling!