Peppery Stuffed Crab Recipe

Name: Peppery Stuffed Crab
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb crabmeat (white and claw meat mixed); 1 cup cream; 2 tablespoons strained lime juice; 3 dashes Angostura bitters; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon shallot; 2 tablespoons lean bacon, minced finely; 4 dashes Tabasco sauce; ½ cup fine breadcrumbs; 6 -8 empty hard shell crab shells; 4 tablespoons melted butter; salt and red pepper, to taste; 3 slices soft bread

Servings: persons

1 lb crabmeat (white and claw meat mixed)
1 cup cream
2 tablespoons strained lime juice
3 dashes Angostura bitters
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon shallot
2 tablespoons lean bacon, minced finely
4 dashes Tabasco sauce
½ cup fine breadcrumbs
6 -8 empty hard shell crab shells
4 tablespoons melted butter
salt and red pepper, to taste
3 slices soft bread

1
Figure two parts crab meat to 1 part soft bread.
2
Moisten bread with cream and bitters mixture.
3
Saute garlic, shallots and pepper with bacon.
4
Mix everything thoroughly.
5
Coat shells with olive oil and stuff with mixture.
6
Cover with fine bread crumbs, dot with butter or olive oil and brown in a 375 degree F oven.
7
Seasoning is always to taste but these are better if a little peppery.

467

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb crabmeat (white and claw meat mixed), 1 cup cream, 2 tablespoons strained lime juice, 3 dashes Angostura bitters, and more.

Yes, Peppery Stuffed 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.

Peppery Stuffed Crab

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