Best 8 Crab Stuffed Pepper Recipes

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Searching for a delectable and hearty seafood meal? Look no further than crab stuffed pepper. This delightful dish combines the succulent flavors of crab with the vibrant crunch of bell peppers, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the culinary journey of crafting the perfect crab stuffed pepper. From selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of stuffing and baking, we'll provide step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure your crab stuffed pepper turns out delectable and visually stunning. So get ready to embark on a culinary adventure and discover the secrets of creating this seafood masterpiece.

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CRAB-STUFFED JALAPENOS



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"This is always a hit when my husband and I bring them to parties. They're especially great for sporting events and always seem to compliment the other food being served," says Susan Dugat of Rockport, Texas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

24 large jalapeno peppers
6 ounces fat-free cream cheese
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, chopped
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
12 turkey bacon strips, halved widthwise

Steps:

  • Cut stems off jalapenos; remove seeds and membranes; set aside. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder until blended. Stir in crab and cheese. , Transfer to a resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of the bag. Pipe filling into jalapenos. Wrap each with a piece of bacon; secure with toothpicks. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRAB STUFFED PEPPERS RECIPE - (4.1/5)



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Provided by á-25087

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon olive oil
2 serrano peppers
1 small sweet onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
8 ounces crab meat, shredded
5 ounces goat cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup Panko
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon dried basil
4 large long sweet peppers
1/2 cup fresh chopped basil, divided
4 tablespoons butter
Juice from half a lemon

Steps:

  • 1. Heat a pan to medium heat and add olive oil. 2. Add serranoes and onion and cook about 5 minutes to soften. 3. Add garlic and cook another minute, until fragrant. 4. Cool and put in a mixing bowl. 5. Add crab meat, cheeses, Panko, Old Bay, salt, and about half of the fresh basil. 6. Stir to combine. 7. Heat oven to 350 degrees. 8. Slice each sweet pepper in half lengthwise and scoop out. 9. Stuff each pepper with the crab mixture and sprinkle with dried basil. 10. Set onto a lightly oiled baking sheet. 11. Bake 20-25 minutes. 12. While the peppers are baking, add butter, lemon juice and remaining basil to a small pot. Heat on low until butter melts, stir to combine. 13. Drizzle the Lemon-Basil Butter over the peppers and serve.

CAJUN CRAB POPPERS



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My brother moved to New Orleans and I love visiting him and his family whenever I can. These easy jalapeno poppers are stuffed with crab, cajun seasonings and bacon. They're a little hot and spicy, just like a visit to New Orleans! -Elizabeth Lubin, Huntington Beach, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 16 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 can (8 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
8 jalapeno peppers

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, beat the first 5 ingredients until blended. Stir in shredded cheese, crab and bacon. Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Spoon filling into pepper halves. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with additional parsley.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CRAB STUFFED PEPPERS



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The sweetness of the crab meat plays with the crunch of the cherry peppers and gives this appetizer a little bit of a kick. Your guests will love these delicious crab peppers.

Provided by Julie Maestre

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

10-12 mini peppers
1 cup crab
3 tbsp mayo
4 tbsp softened cream cheese
2 garlic cloves
2 tbsp cilantro
1 green onion
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp old bay seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Slice the peppers in half then remove and discard any seeds and membranes from the peppers.
  • Drizzle olive oil on the peppers and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cilantro, minced garlic, green onions, mayo, lemon juice, old bay seasoning, and softened cream cheese.
  • Stir in the crab meat gently and check for seasoning.
  • Stuff each pepper with about 1-2 tbsp of crab filling.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes.
  • Squeeze some extra lime and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 81 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CRAB-STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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This is so good. The stuffing is just as good baked in a casserole dish and served that way. You may adjust the seasonings for your taste.

Provided by Margie Brock

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can crabmeat
1 stalk celery
1/2 cup green onion
4 bell peppers
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper
1/4 cup margarine
1/2 cup shredded cheese, of your choice

Steps:

  • Sauté vegetables, excluding bell peppers, in margarine.
  • Mix with crab meat and breadcrumbs.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper. (If dry, add a small amount of water).
  • Stuff bell peppers and cover tops with cheese.
  • Bake 350°F for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.8, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 28.4, Sodium 766.9, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 4.2, Protein 14.5

CRAB-AND-CHEESE-STUFFED MINI PEPPERS



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Sweet crab, creamy cheese and crunchy mini peppers come together for a super simple appetizer that will be a guaranteed crowd pleaser at your next event.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 to 14 sweet mini peppers
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 ounces flavored cream cheese (such as scallion, chive and onion or garlic and herb), at room temperature
8 ounces fresh lump or jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over for shells and cartilage

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
  • Cut the peppers lengthwise and remove the stems, seeds and ribs. If needed, trim a small amount off the bottom of each pepper half so that it will lie flat when cut-side up (making them steady is important so the filling stays intact during baking). Chop the trimmings into small pieces and set aside.
  • Toss the pepper halves in a medium bowl with the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper. Set aside.
  • Stir together the softened cream cheese and reserved pepper trimmings in another medium bowl until smooth. Gently fold in the crabmeat and season with salt and pepper.
  • Fill each pepper half with about 1 tablespoon of the crab mixture so it comes over the top of the pepper slightly. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake until the filling is beginning to brown, about 18 minutes. Serve warm.

CRAB AND PROSCIUTTO-STUFFED PEPPERS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lump crab meat
1 cup crushed cornflakes cereal
6 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 scallions, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
1 large egg, at room temperature
Kosher salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
2 small red bell peppers, stemmed, halved lengthwise, seeds and ribs removed
2 small yellow or orange bell peppers, stemmed, halved lengthwise, seeds and ribs removed
Olive oil, for drizzling
1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the crab, cornflakes, half the prosciutto, the mayonnaise, scallions, egg, 1 teaspoon salt and cayenne pepper, if using.
  • Spoon the filling into the bell pepper halves, dividing it evenly. Place the remaining prosciutto on top of the filling and drizzle with olive oil. Arrange the filled peppers in a single layer in a 13-by-9-inch glass baking dish or small roasting pan. Pour the broth around the peppers. Bake until the peppers are tender, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Transfer to a platter and serve.

CRAB STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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Make and share this Crab Stuffed Bell Peppers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ginny Sue

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 16 appetizers, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 roma tomato
2 green onions, green tops only
1/2 lb crabmeat, drained and flaked
1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 tablespoon parsley, minced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, more if desired
3 green peppers

Steps:

  • Seed and chop the tomato; chop the green onion.
  • Combine all ingredients except green peppers in a bowl, stir well.
  • Refrigerate for several hours.
  • Cut peppers into 1 1/2 inch wide strips, then cut strips in half cross-wise.
  • Spoon crab filling on to the pepper pieces, garnish if desired.
  • A mixture of green and red bell peppers can be used for a festive holiday touch.
  • Crab spread can also be served with toasted baguette slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 15.7, Sodium 347.5, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 5.8

Tips:

  • Choose the right peppers: Bell peppers with a firm texture and vibrant color are best for stuffing. Look for peppers that are about the same size so that they cook evenly.
  • Properly prepare the peppers: Cut the tops off the peppers and remove the seeds and ribs. Rinse the peppers thoroughly and pat them dry.
  • Make a flavorful filling: The filling for crab-stuffed peppers can be customized to your liking. Use high-quality crab meat, fresh herbs, and a variety of seasonings to create a filling that is both delicious and visually appealing.
  • Stuff the peppers evenly: Spoon the filling into the peppers, making sure not to overstuff them. Leave a little space at the top of each pepper so that the filling can expand during cooking.
  • Bake the peppers until tender: Bake the stuffed peppers in a preheated oven until the peppers are tender and the filling is cooked through. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the peppers and the type of filling used.

Conclusion:

Crab-stuffed peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or as an appetizer. With a variety of fillings to choose from, there is sure to be a crab-stuffed pepper recipe that everyone will enjoy. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a party, crab-stuffed peppers are a great option. So next time you are looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give crab-stuffed peppers a try!

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