All Purpose Crab Stuffing
Elevate your meals with this rich and versatile All Purpose Crab Stuffing, a mouthwatering blend of fresh lump crab meat, fragrant sautéed vegetables, and classic seasonings like Old Bay and Dijon mustard. Perfectly balanced with creamy mayonnaise, a hint of lemon juice, and fresh parsley, this stuffing strikes the perfect harmony of flavors and textures. Whether baked as a standalone side dish or used to enhance proteins like fish, chicken, or mushrooms, this dish is a showstopper that takes just 15 minutes to prepare. With its golden, breadcrumb-topped finish and indulgently savory taste, this crab stuffing is sure to become a favorite for dinner parties and family meals alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound lump crab meat
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
- 2 finely chopped celery stalks
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons, finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons old bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 large, beaten egg
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) if using this stuffing as a baked side dish or to stuff into proteins for roasting.
In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and celery. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lump crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, parsley, old bay seasoning, lemon juice, and the cooled onion-celery mixture.
Gently fold the mixture together, being careful not to break up the crab meat too much.
Add the beaten egg and mix to bind the stuffing. Adjust the texture by adding more breadcrumbs if the mixture seems too wet, or a little more mayonnaise if it's too dry.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
If baking as a standalone dish, transfer the stuffing to a greased baking dish and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
Alternatively, stuff the mixture into your protein of choice (e.g., fish fillets, chicken breasts, or mushrooms) before cooking as desired.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2331 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 155.2 g | 199% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.2 g | 191% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 709 mg | 236% | |
| Sodium | 6382 mg | 277% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.5 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.6 g | ||
| Protein | 107.4 g | 215% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 647 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 3186 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
