Stuffed Crabs Picayune Recipe

Name: Stuffed Crabs Picayune
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 1 cup bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 cup green onion, finely chopped; ½ cup onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ teaspoon thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup celery, finely chopped; 1 loaf French bread; 2 cups milk; 4 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; ½ teaspoon cayenne; 3 lbs crabmeat; paprika; buttered panko breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

1 cup butter
1 cup bell pepper, finely chopped
1 cup green onion, finely chopped
½ cup onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ teaspoon thyme
1 bay leaf
1 cup celery, finely chopped
1 loaf French bread
2 cups milk
4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne
3 lbs crabmeat
paprika
buttered panko breadcrumbs

1
In a Dutch oven melt 3/4 cup of the butter.
2
Add the bell pepper, green onions, and onion and saute for 5 minutes.
3
Add the garlic, thyme, and bay leaf.
4
Continue cooking on low heat until the onions are soft.
5
Add the remaining 1/4 cup butter and celery and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
6
Remove the mixture from the heat.
7
Break the French bread into small pieces and soak in the milk until the bread is saturated and squeeze it.
8
Add the bread to the seasoning mixture and mix well.
9
Return to medium heat for 5 minutes.
10
Add the salt and pepper, cayenne, and crab mixture in individual crab shells or ramekins.
11
Top with the buttered panko, a sprinkle of paprika, and a dot of butter.
12
Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.

621

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, 1 cup bell pepper, finely chopped, 1 cup green onion, finely chopped, ½ cup onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Crabs Picayune 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.

Stuffed Crabs Picayune

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