Baked Trout Stuffed With Crab Recipe

Name: Baked Trout Stuffed With Crab
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon; 1/2 cup chopped scallion; 1/4 cup diced celery; 1 grated lemon, rind of; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; salt and pepper; 8 ounces lumb crabmeat (about 1 cup); 1 egg, beaten; 4 whole trout or 4 whole red snapper, about 3/4 to 1 pound each,cleaned,scaled if needed and boned

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Fry the bacon slices until crisp and rendered of fat.
3
Drain on paper towels.
4
Crumble the bacon.
5
Pour off all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat from the pan into a small bowl and reserve.
6
Brush a little reserved fat over the bottom of a baking dish that will fit the fish comfortably.
7
Set aside.
8
Heat the fat still in the frying pan and cook the scallions and celery, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
9
Mix together the vegetables, lemon rind, parsley, crumbs, salt and pepper.
10
Fold in the crabmeat and bacon.
11
Bind with the egg.
12
Open each fish like a book, skin side down.
13
Spread the stuffing over one half.
14
Pack it down firmly, then fold over the other half and press down gently.
15
Close the opening with toothpicks if desired.
16
Set the fish in the prepared baking dish or roasting pan.
17
Brush the tope of the fish with a little reserved bacon fat.
18
Bake until the fish is cooked, 25-30 minutes.
19
Carefully transfer the fish to warmed serving plates and serve immediately.

253

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices bacon, 1/2 cup chopped scallion, 1/4 cup diced celery, 1 grated lemon, rind of, and more.

Yes, Baked Trout Stuffed With Crab falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Baked Trout Stuffed With Crab

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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