Stuffed Crabs Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 12 hard-shell crabs
 Cayenne1/8 Teaspoon
 Parsley2 Tablespoon, chopped
 Onion1 , quartered
 Soft bread crumbs1 Cup (16 tbs)
 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped finely
 Hot pepper sauce2 Drop
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Parsley1 Teaspoon, minced
 Milk1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Light cream1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Butter/Margarine1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Dry bread crumbs and butter

Directions

Wash crabs and drain.
Add cayenne, pars ley, and onion to enough water to cover crabs.
Bring water to a boil and add live crabs.
Cover and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes.
Drain crabs and cool slightly.
Remove claws and pull meat in shell from back shell of crabs.
Reserve shells and use later to fill.
Clean shells thoroughly.
Pick crabmeat from claws and main body.
Add crabmeat to remaining ingredients.
Use mixture to stuff back shells.
Sprinkle tops with bread crumbs and dot with additional butter.
Bake in preheated hot oven (400°F.) for 10 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.
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