Dive into a culinary adventure with our exploration of the tantalizing world of seafood stuffed onion recipes. This delectable dish combines the delicate flavors of seafood with the savory richness of roasted onion, creating a symphony of textures and tastes. Whether you prefer a classic preparation or a modern twist, we've gathered a collection of thoughtfully curated recipes that will guide you through the process of crafting this exquisite dish. From succulent shrimp and crab to flaky whitefish and briny mussels, the possibilities are endless. Get ready to embark on a journey of culinary exploration as we uncover the secrets to creating the perfect seafood stuffed onion.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
LEBANESE ROASTED STUFFED ONIONS
These Lebanese Roasted Stuffed Onions are baked to perfection, until they're mellow and tender. Stuffed with a delicious herby and ground meat filling. Easy to make and so tasty!
Provided by Jaden Hair
Categories Appetizer Main Course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- The first step is to soak your rice in a bowl cool water. The rice will absorb some of the water -- we'll drain off the water in a later step.
- Fill a pot with water (enough to cover a whole onion by 1" and bring to a boil. Cut off the very top and bottom of each onion. Make a cut down one side of each of the onions, cutting into the center from top to bottom. This helps the onion layers cook evenly and make it easier to peel. Add the onions, and let them cook for 10 minutes or until the layers soften and separate easily.
- Drain the rice completely. In a large mixing bowl, add the drained rice, tomato paste, cinnamon, allspice, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, cilantro or parsley and ground meat. Mix well.
- When the onions have finished cooking, remove and drain from the boiling water. Let cool and separate out the layers individually and place 1 heaping tablespoon of the filling, wrap onion around filling, but not too tightly to allow rice to expand during cooking.
- In a large, oven-safe saute pan over medium-high heat, swirl in the olive oil. When pan is hot, place the onions seam-side down. Let cook for 2 minutes until the bottoms have browned slightly. Add vinegar to the pan and sprinkle the tops of the onions with sugar. Cover the pan and turn the heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes or until the meat and rice are fully cooked, rotating the onions halfway during cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 490 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SEAFOOD STUFFED ONION RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by aerin8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Take your onion and cut off the top evenly. Peel all the skin and tough rings off. slice off enough of the bottom so it can stand upright, but not too much or you'll have no bottom layer. You might have better luck with a larger onion than you'd think you'd need to get a cavity big enough. Score down into the center crosswise making x's out to the last ring you want to be the bowl, and dig out with knife and spoon as much as you can ( this part was not easy nor fun, careful not to pull out the very bottom of the onion.. ) Take the onion bits, chop them finely and put them in a dry non stick skillet on medium to cook and caramelize. stir frequently enough to prevent burning but mostly let it be, laying as flat as possible to the hot surface. Take your cooked and chopped fish or seafood, and stir it together with the cooked onions, the old bay seasoning and the minced garlic. Stuff this into the onion shell and place in an oven safe bowl. Spoon the chicken broth over and around the stuffed onion, so that it is sitting in a bit of the broth. Bake in 350°F for 50 to 60 minutes, basting onion with broth aver 15 min.
THE BEST SEAFOOD STUFFED MUSHROOMS
If you're a stuffed mushroom connoisseur, this is a must try! These practically melt in your mouth and are always a hit when I've served them to family and friends. The filling can also be used to stuff chicken breasts or fish.
Provided by Terri Benson Carroll
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Mushrooms Stuffed Mushroom Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Place cream cheese, egg yolk, 1 tablespoon bread crumbs, green onion, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a mixer. Mix until smooth and evenly blended. Fold in the snow crab and shrimp. Stuff the mushrooms with this mixture, and press into the remaining bread crumbs to coat. Place onto baking sheet stuffing-side-up once coated.
- Bake in preheated oven until the mushrooms have softened slightly, 12 to 14 minutes. Set oven to Broil, and broil mushrooms for a few minutes until the tops are golden and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 132.4 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 388.6 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
STUFFED ONIONS
My husband, a pastor, was once paid in onions and potatoes by a little community. That's when I discovered this recipe. Baked with a tasty stuffing, the onions are mellow and tender.-Cathy Gilpin, Alamosa, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a Dutch oven, bring a small amount of water to a boil. Peel onions; using a slotted spoon, place onions in boiling water. Cook for 4-6 minutes more until softened; remove and let stand until cool enough to handle. Cut a 1/4-in. slice off the top of each onion. Remove center, leaving a 1/2-in shell. Chop centers and tops of onions; set aside. In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove to paper towel to drain. In the drippings, saute chopped onion until tender. Stir in bread crumbs and parsley. Add the butter and mushrooms; cook until mushrooms are tender. Add bacon, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stuff onion shells; place in an ungreased shallow 1-qt. baking dish. Pour broth around onions. Bake, uncovered, until tender, 45 minutes, basting frequently during the first 15 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts :
SAVANNAH SEAFOOD STUFFING
This is a seafood stuffing that has been in my family for a while. We have never actually stuffed the bird with this to avoid the turkey having a 'fishy' taste. We tend to like our dressing very moist, but if you prefer a drier stuffing, only use half of the broth.
Provided by TIANA1T
Categories Side Dish Stuffing and Dressing Recipes Cornbread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt the margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bell pepper, onion, celery crabmeat and shrimp; cook and stir for about 5 minutes. Set aside. In a large bowl, stir together the stuffing, bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Mix in the vegetables and seafood from the skillet. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and as much of the chicken broth as you like. Spoon into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly toasted on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 93.9 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1140.7 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
CREAMY SEAFOOD-STUFFED SHELLS
Inspired by my love of lasagna, pasta shells and seafood, I created this recipe that's easy to make but special enough to serve company. I serve it with garlic bread and a salad. -Katie P. Sloan, Charlotte, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute green pepper and onion in 1 teaspoon butter until tender; set aside., In a large bowl, combine crab, shrimp, egg, mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, pepper and green pepper mixture., Preheat oven to 350°. Drain and rinse pasta; stuff each shell with 1 rounded tablespoon of seafood mixture. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , In a small saucepan, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and coarsely ground pepper; gradually whisk in remaining milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese., Pour over stuffed shells. Sprinkle with remaining seafood seasoning. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 148mg cholesterol, Sodium 710mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
SEAFOOD STUFFED VIDALIA ONIONS
A great side dish to serve at your next fishfry, this is also elegant enough for a dinner party. You can use pre-cooked flounder or cod if you desire or if you have an allergy to shellfish. Just use a fork to flake, seperating the meat. This is a spin-off variation of our wonderful Recipe #329528. :)
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories Crab
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Peel the onions and cut off tops. Using a sharp knife, score center of each onion. Using a small spoon, scoop out center leaving the two outer layers intact to create a 'bowl' (similar to gutting a pumpkin. Save the insides for another recipe). Place shells into an 8" baking dish and set aside.
- MAKE STUFFING: In a sauté pan, heat the olive oil and butter. Add the garlic, celery, and bell pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the shrimp and season with salt and Old Bay (to taste). Sauté for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and place mixture into a bowl. Gently stir in the crabmeat, then the bread crumbs a little at a time, adding more as needed to gently bind. Set aside to cool.
- ASSEMBLY: Spoon stuffing evenly into onions (do not pack too tightly, just lightly press down into the onions). Pour broth over and around onions. Cover dish and bake for 45-50 minutes or until onions are tender. Remove cover and continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes to lightly brown the tops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.9, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 32.5, Sodium 427.9, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5.8, Protein 7.7
STUFFED ONIONS
These elegant onions are stuffed with beautiful saffron-tinged basmati rice. The fluffy rice is infused with fragrant spices and studded with toasted nuts and dried fruit for a vibrant and textured jeweled look. The onion layers and rice can be prepared a day ahead and kept refrigerated. These festive onions are a great accompaniment to any large protein roast (fish, chicken, steak) and make for a stunning vegetarian main dish. Use any mix of preferred chopped dried fruit; apricots, dates and currants are all nice alternatives.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories grains and rice, vegetables, side dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high. Make a lengthwise cut into each onion from the top to root end, slicing only halfway through to the middle of the onion. (This will make it easier to separate the layers.) Reduce heat to medium-high and simmer briskly until the onions are softened through the middle and the layers separate easily, about 25 minutes. Transfer onions to a cutting board and let cool.
- Meanwhile, heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread almonds on a baking sheet and toast until lightly golden, 6 to 7 minutes; transfer to a plate to cool. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees.
- In a small bowl, combine saffron and lemon juice, and let sit.
- Separate the onion layers until just the centers remain. (You may have to trim the root ends a bit more if the layers don't completely separate.) Cut the 2 largest outer layers from each onion in half for 12 equal pieces, then count out more of the inner layers for a total of 20 to 24 stuffed onions. (The number will vary depending on the size of onions.) Finely chop the remaining onion centers and any remaining onion layers to make 1 cup; a little less or more is OK.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a high-sided, 12-inch ovenproof skillet with a lid over medium. Add chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 minutes. Stir in rice and 2 tablespoons of the melted butter, and stir until evenly coated. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt, the pepper, saffron-lemon juice, cinnamon stick, cumin, cardamom and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil over high, then cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until the liquid is just absorbed, about 3 minutes (rice will still be undercooked). Stir in toasted almonds, pistachios, raisins, cherries and parsley.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons of the rice mixture in the center of each onion layer so that the onion loosely covers the filling. (Rice will expand; bundles should be partly open.) Scrape out and discard any remaining rice (or reserve for future use) and clean out the skillet.
- Coat the bottom of the skillet with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and arrange onions seam side up in a single layer. Add 1 cup of water to the pan, season onions with salt and pepper, and drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Bring to a boil over high, cover tightly and transfer to the oven to bake until all the liquid has been absorbed, rice is cooked through and onions are tender, about 30 to 40 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and drizzle with oil. Serve warm.
Tips:
- Choose sweet, medium-sized yellow onions to ensure they can hold the filling without falling apart.
- Slice the onions evenly so that they cook at the same rate.
- Parboil the onions before stuffing to soften them and reduce cooking time.
- Use a variety of seafood for the filling, such as shrimp, crab, and scallops.
- Cook the seafood until it is just opaque to prevent it from becoming tough.
- Add breadcrumbs, herbs, and seasonings to the seafood filling for flavor and texture.
- Stuff the onions tightly with the seafood filling to prevent it from falling out during baking.
- Bake the stuffed onions until they are golden brown and the seafood is cooked through.
- Serve the stuffed onions immediately with a side of your favorite dipping sauce or salsa.
Conclusion:
Seafood stuffed onions are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With a variety of seafood options and flavors to choose from, there is a seafood stuffed onion recipe for everyone. So next time you are looking for a unique and flavorful dish, try making seafood stuffed onions. You won't be disappointed!
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