SEAFOOD STUFFING WITH CRAB

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Categories     Shellfish     Stuffing/Dressing

Yield 12 people

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 16oz. Box Ritz Crackers
2/3 to 1/2 can of Italian Bread Crumbs
1 1/2 lbs. Butter
2 small or 1 large Onion (chopped)
3 stalks of Celery (same volume as onion) (chopped)
5 (6-ounce) cans of Crabmeat (drained)
2 (6.5-ounce) cans of Chopped Clams (drained)
1 handful grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2-teaspoon garlic powder
1/2-teaspoon salt
Additional parsley for garnish
Lemon wedges for accompaniment

Steps:

  • -Melt the butter in a large sauté pan over medium low heat. -Add the garlic, celery, and onion, and cook until transparent, stirring occasionally. Add seasoning to taste Stuffing -Use a rolling pin to crush crackers by placing them inside a re-sealable gallon size bag. -Add equal volume of breadcrumbs to cracker crumbs in a large bowl. -Add handful of cheese to desired taste. -Drain and add crabmeat and clams to bowl. - Fold in ½ of the butter mixture into bowl. -Add remaining to achieve consistency desired. Remember, the stuffing should be moist but not soggy.

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