Best 8 Crab Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes Recipes

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Transport your taste buds to a culinary paradise with our extensive collection of delectable crab stuffed cherry tomato recipes. These delightful appetizers offer a burst of flavors that will tantalize your senses and leave you craving for more. Whether you're hosting a sophisticated dinner party or a casual get-together, these recipes will surely impress your guests and make your event truly special. Dive into the world of culinary creativity and discover the perfect recipe that caters to your unique taste preferences and dietary needs. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will redefine your appreciation for this classic combination of crab and cherry tomatoes.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB-STUFFED CHERRY TOMATOES



Crab-Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes image

For a little something special, I include these petite pleasers on the menu of our holiday parties. Our six children and 15 grandkids eat them up warm and juicy from the oven.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1/2 cup diced green pepper
2 green onions, diced
2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon salt, optional

Steps:

  • Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Invert onto paper towels to drain. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. , Stuff tomatoes; place in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until heated through. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CRAB STUFFED CHERRY TOMATOES



Crab Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes image

OK, I don't eat tomatoes myself, but these always get great reviews whenever I bring them somewhere. I really like the stuffing part.

Provided by Kim127

Categories     Crab

Time 1h

Yield 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 lb lump crabmeat
1 -2 teaspoon chili sauce
1/4 teaspoon dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 scallions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
40 cherry tomatoes (about)
salt

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, chili sauce, mustard, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, scallions and herbs.
  • Mix well.
  • Cover and refrigerate until needed.
  • Using a serrated knife, cut a very thin slice from the stem end of each tomato.
  • Carefully scoop out pulp and seeds with the tip of a teaspoon.
  • Lightly sprinkle the insides of the tomatoes with salt.
  • Invert them on paper towels and let them drain for about 15 minutes.
  • Using a small spoon, stuff the tomatoes with the crab, mounding the filling slightly on top.
  • Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 6.7, Fat 0.1, Cholesterol 2.1, Sodium 14.3, Carbohydrate 0.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 0.8

CHERRY TOMATOES STUFFED WITH CRAB GUACAMOLE



Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Crab Guacamole image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

24 large red and yellow cherry tomatoes (1-inch size)
1 small ripe avocado, split, pitted and peeled
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 drops hot pepper sauce
4 ounces crabmeat
1 tablespoon shallots, finely chopped
1 small clove garlic; peeled and finely chopped
8 sprigs coriander, leaves only, half the leaves chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cut a 1/4-inch cap off each tomato. Reserve the caps. Scoop out the seeds and pulp with a tiny spoon or melon-ball scoop. Season each hollowed tomato with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Mash the avocado with a fork in a bowl, add the lemon juice, olive oil, hot pepper sauce, crabmeat, shallots, garlic, and chopped coriander and mix until smooth. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Fill each cherry tomato 1/4-inch above the rim with the crab guacamole. Add a coriander leaf for decoration on top and cover each tomato with its cap.

CHERRY TOMATOES STUFFED WITH CRAB



Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed With Crab image

Number Of Ingredients 11

36 large cherry tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons minced onions
1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 pound (8 oz) fresh crabmeat, drained and flaked
1/4 cup minced celery
1 tablespoon finely chopped green pepper
parsley leaves

Steps:

  • 1. Cut the tops off the tomatoes with a small knife and remove the pulp with a small spoon (use demitasse spoons, if you have them, or a small spoon with a pointed tip).2. Sprinkle the insides of each tomato with salt. Invert the tomatoes on paper towels and let them drain while you prepare the filling.3. Place the cottage cheese in a food processor or blender and process until smooth (about 2 minutes). Add the onion, horseradish, lemon juice, and garlic powder and process 1 more minute. Stir in the crabmeat, celery, and green pepper.4. Stuff each tomato with some of the crabmeat filling. Arrange on a serving platter and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish each tomato with a parsley leaf.EXCHANGES1 VegetableNUTRITION FACTSCalories 35 Calories from Fat 4Total Fat 0 grams Saturated Fat 0 gramsCholesterol 8 milligramsSodium 275 milligramsTotal Carbohydrate 3 grams Dietary Fiber 1 gram Sugars 2 gramProtein 5 grams

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

LINDA'S CRAB STUFFED TOMATOES



Linda's Crab Stuffed Tomatoes image

These are great when the weather is hot and you don't feel like cooking. You can also stuff smaller cherry tomatoes with this mixture also, for some tasty appetizers when you feel like entertaining!

Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb lump crabmeat
1/3 stalk celery, chopped fine
mayonnaise, to taste
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/4 cup lemon juice
4 fresh tomatoes
romaine lettuce leaf

Steps:

  • Mix the first 5 ingredients together well. Chill for at least 1 hours.
  • Hollow out the 4 lg. fresh tomatoes. Fill with crab mixture.
  • Serve atop fresh lettuce leaves.

STUFFED CHERRY TOMATOES



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I adapted this tomato appetizer from a stuffed mushroom recipe that I've used for years. The tasty little treats always win compliments-they're perfect at parties or for potlucks and salad luncheons. Best of all, although it looks as if you slaved over them for hours, they are really very easy to prepare! -Donna Smith, Grey Cliff, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pint cherry tomatoes
FILLING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup ranch salad dressing
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped water chestnuts
2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
Whole chives, optional

Steps:

  • Make an "X" in the top of each tomato, cutting two-thirds of the way to the bottom. Scoop out pulp with the tip of a knife. Drain tomatoes, upside down, on a paper towel. Combine filling ingredients in small bowl. Stuff tomatoes with filling. Keep refrigerated until serving. If desired, garnish with chives for flower stems.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 29 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CRAB-STUFFED CHERRY TOMATOES



Crab-Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes image

For a little something special, I include these petite pleasers on the menu of our holiday parties. Our six children and 15 grandkids eat them up warm and juicy from the oven.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat - drained, flaked and cartilage removed
½ cup diced green pepper
2 medium (4-1/8" long)s green onions, diced
2 tablespoons Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
1 teaspoon cider or white wine vinegar
½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
¼ teaspoon dill weed
⅛ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cut a thin lice off tops of tomatoes and carefully scoop out insides; invert on paper towels to drain. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Stuff tomatoes; place in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in x 2-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until heated through. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 24.9 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 184.1 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

CRAB-STUFFED CHERRY TOMATOES



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Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (6-ounce) package frozen crab meat thawed and flaked
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup mayonnaise real
1 tablespoon parsley minced fresh
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
pinch salt
Fresh parsley or watercress sprigs

Steps:

  • Drain crab meat on several layers of paper towels. Thinly slice tops and bottoms from tomatoes. With a small melon ball cutter, remove pulp and drain upside-down on paper towels.In a small bowl, mix crab meat, mayonnaise, parsley, mustard and salt until well blended stuff tomatoes. Chill at least 30 minutes.Serve on a tray garnished with parsley or watercress.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Choose flavorful, ripe cherry tomatoes. Look for tomatoes that are plump and have a deep red color. Avoid tomatoes that are bruised or have soft spots.
  • Use fresh crab meat. Fresh crab meat has a delicate flavor and texture that is perfect for stuffing cherry tomatoes. Avoid using canned or frozen crab meat, as it will not have the same flavor or texture.
  • Season the crab meat well. Before stuffing the tomatoes, season the crab meat with salt, pepper, and other desired seasonings. This will help to enhance the flavor of the crab meat.
  • Use a variety of fillings. In addition to crab meat, you can also stuff cherry tomatoes with other ingredients, such as shrimp, scallops, vegetables, or cheese. Get creative and experiment with different flavor combinations.
  • Bake or fry the stuffed tomatoes. Stuffed cherry tomatoes can be baked or fried. If you are baking them, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the tomatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until they are heated through. If you are frying them, heat a little oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the tomatoes for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and heated through.

Conclusion:

Crab stuffed cherry tomatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover crab meat. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your guests. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give crab stuffed cherry tomatoes a try.

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