Decadent Lobster and Seafood Stuffing
Elevate your dining experience with this luxurious Lobster and Seafood Stuffing, perfect for impressing guests at any special occasion. The stuffing features tender lobster meat paired with succulent shrimp, delicate bay scallops, and sweet crabmeat, all enveloped in a rich, buttery herbal mixture. Baked in the lobster shells for optimal flavor infusion or served alongside your favorite seafood dishes, this recipe is sure to become a star attraction at your table. Prepare for an explosion of taste with every bite!
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Servings
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Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
Butter
1/2 lb (Melted)
Onion
1/2 cup (Finely chopped)
Celery
6 stalks (Chopped)
Fresh parsley
1/4 cup (Chopped)
Thyme
1/2 teaspoon (Dried)
Salt
1/4 teaspoon
Black pepper
6 dashes
Crabmeat
1/2 lb
Shrimp
1/2 lb (Peeled)
Small bay scallops
1/2 lb
Ritz crackers
12 cups (Crushed)
Dry sherry
1 cup
Instructions
1
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and chopped celery, and sauté until the vegetables are tender and translucent, about 5 minutes.
2
Stir in the fresh parsley, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow the flavors to enhance.
3
Add the crabmeat, shrimp, and bay scallops to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and the scallops are opaque, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
4
Remove the skillet from the heat and gently fold in the crushed Ritz crackers until evenly coated.
5
Pour in the dry sherry while mixing carefully. Allow the mixture to cook for another 2 minutes, enabling the flavors to meld.
6
If using lobster shells, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Stuff each lobster shell generously with the seafood stuffing. Alternatively, transfer the stuffing to a greased casserole dish.
7
Bake the stuffed lobsters or casserole for 20 minutes, or until heated through and golden on top.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary seafood used in this stuffing?
The stuffing includes crabmeat, shrimp, and bay scallops, and is often served in lobster shells.
How much butter is required?
The recipe calls for 1/2 lb of melted butter.
What kind of onion is used?
You need 1/2 cup of finely chopped onion.
How many celery stalks are needed?
The recipe requires 6 stalks of chopped celery.
What is the measurement for fresh parsley?
Use 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley.
Is the thyme fresh or dried?
The recipe specifies 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme.
How much salt should be added?
The recipe includes 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
How much black pepper is used?
Add 6 dashes of black pepper to the mixture.
How much crabmeat is in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 1/2 lb of crabmeat.
How much shrimp do I need?
You will need 1/2 lb of peeled shrimp.
What type of scallops are used?
The recipe uses 1/2 lb of small bay scallops.
How many Ritz crackers are used?
The recipe requires 12 cups of crushed Ritz crackers.
How much dry sherry is required?
You need 1 cup of dry sherry.
How long do I sauté the vegetables?
Sauté the onion and celery for about 5 minutes until tender and translucent.
When do I add the herbs?
Stir in the parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper after the vegetables are tender and cook for 2 more minutes.
How do I know when the shrimp and scallops are cooked?
Cook them for 5 to 7 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and the scallops are opaque.
When do I add the crushed crackers?
Gently fold in the crushed Ritz crackers after removing the skillet from the heat.
What is the step after adding the Ritz crackers?
Pour in the dry sherry and allow the mixture to cook for another 2 minutes.
What temperature should the oven be?
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
How should the stuffing be baked?
Stuff it into lobster shells or transfer it to a greased casserole dish.
How long does the stuffing bake?
Bake for 20 minutes or until heated through.
What is the final texture expected for the top?
The stuffing should be golden on top once finished baking.
Is the shrimp prepared in a specific way?
Yes, the shrimp should be peeled before being added to the skillet.
How is the onion prepared?
The onion should be finely chopped.
Can this be served as a side dish?
Yes, it can be served as an elegant side dish or alongside other seafood.
What makes this dish decadent?
The use of lobster, shrimp, scallops, crabmeat, and a rich buttery herbal mixture makes it luxurious.
What is the purpose of the dry sherry?
The dry sherry is added to help the flavors of the seafood and crackers meld together.
Should the Ritz crackers be whole?
No, the crackers should be crushed before being folded into the mixture.
Do I need to grease the dish if making a casserole?
Yes, if not using lobster shells, use a greased casserole dish.
What is the total ingredient count?
There are 12 ingredients used in this seafood stuffing recipe.