Lobster Seafood Stuffing π¦
Description: Great for a fancy dinner! This delectable seafood stuffing can be baked in lobster body shells with the claw meat and tail meat arranged on the side, or served as a side dressing with any seafood dish.
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Recipe Category: < 60 Minutes
- Keywords: Oven, Seafood, Stuffing
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 1/2 cup | Butter |
| 1/2 | Onion |
| 6 stalks | Celery |
| 1/4 cup | Fresh parsley |
| 1/2 tsp | Thyme |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 6 | Black pepper |
| 1/2 lb | Shrimp |
| 1/2 lb | Bay scallop |
| 1/2 cup | Dry sherry |
| 12 | Crushed crackers |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 551.9
- Fat Content: 31.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 19.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 183.3mg
- Sodium Content: 819.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 9.1g
- Fiber Content: 0.9g
- Sugar Content: 2.9g
- Protein Content: 22.1g
Instructions:
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SautΓ© the Vegetables: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and celery. SautΓ© until tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
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Add Herbs and Seafood: Stir in the fresh parsley, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Then, add the shrimp and bay scallops. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and the scallops are opaque, about 5-7 minutes.
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Incorporate Crackers: Sprinkle the crushed crackers into the skillet. Gently fold them into the seafood mixture until well combined.
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Add Sherry: Pour in the dry sherry, allowing it to deglaze the pan and infuse the stuffing with rich flavor. Continue to cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Bake or Serve: This recipe yields enough stuffing for six lobsters. You can stuff the mixture into lobster body shells, arranging the claw meat and tail meat on the side, and bake them. Alternatively, transfer the stuffing into a casserole dish for baking. Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
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Serve: Once baked, serve your lobster seafood stuffing hot alongside your favorite seafood dishes or as a decadent side dish to complement any meal. Enjoy the flavorful blend of herbs, seafood, and savory buttery goodness! π½οΈπ¦πΏ
