Fresh Stuffed Crabs Recipe

Name: Fresh Stuffed Crabs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 doz. fresh crabs; Wesson oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1/2 bell pepper, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 4 sticks celery, chopped; Pepperidge Farm dressing; parsley; red pepper to taste; salt to taste; 1 tsp. Kitchen Bouquet

Servings: persons

1
Boil crab in black pepper and water for 30 minutes.
2
Cool. Pry crabs open with a knife.
3
Remove all white meat and a little crab fat.
4
Set aside.
5
Scrub shells in clean water.
6
Drop in boiling water with a pinch of soda, about 20 minutes.
7
Cool shells before adding stuffing.
8
Saute onion, green pepper, garlic and celery in oil for about 5 minutes.
9
Add crabmeat and brown.
10
Add a little butter, crab fat and water to moisten, then add red pepper, salt and Kitchen Bouquet (this will turn slightly brown). Cover and simmer 30 minutes (or until water is absorbed).
11
Mix with dry dressing and stuff shells.
12
Top with bread crumbs.
13
Bake 20 to 25 minutes in 350u00b0 oven.
14
Can be frozen but omit bread crumbs on top.
15
You can refrigerate overnight and then bake.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 doz. fresh crabs, Wesson oil, 1 onion, chopped, 1/2 bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Fresh Stuffed Crabs 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fresh Stuffed Crabs

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Variations & substitutions

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