Seafood Stuffed Pork Chops
Elevate your dinner game with these indulgent Seafood Stuffed Pork Chops, a surf-and-turf masterpiece that’s bursting with flavor. Thick-cut, bone-in pork chops are loaded with a decadent filling of lump crab meat, chopped shrimp, and creamy cheese, seasoned to perfection with garlic, green onion, and a splash of lemon juice. Seared to golden perfection and then baked in a savory broth to keep them tender and juicy, these show-stopping pork chops offer a restaurant-quality experience right in your kitchen. Perfect for special occasions or an elevated family meal, they pair beautifully with roasted vegetables or buttery mashed potatoes. This recipe brings together the best of land and sea for a truly unforgettable dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Thick-cut bone-in pork chops
- 1 cup Lump crab meat
- 0.5 cup Shrimp, peeled and chopped
- 4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 stalks Green onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Carefully slice a pocket into the side of each pork chop, being careful not to cut through to the other side.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, chopped shrimp, cream cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic, green onion, lemon juice, paprika, 0.5 teaspoons of salt, and 0.25 teaspoons of black pepper. Mix until fully combined.
Stuff each pork chop with the seafood mixture, distributing it evenly among the 4 chops. Use toothpicks to secure the openings, if necessary.
Season the outside of the pork chops with the remaining salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
Remove the skillet from heat and pour the chicken broth into the pan to help keep the pork chops moist during baking.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork chops reaches 145°F (63°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven and allow the pork chops to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the seafood stuffed pork chops with your favorite side dishes, such as roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
725 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 47.1 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 242 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 1119 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.4 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 57.8 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 949 mg | 20% | |
*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.
