Crab Stuffed Jalapenos Food

CAJUN CRAB STUFFED JALAPENOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
• In a medium bowl, stir together cream cheese, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and cheddar cheese.
• Add bacon, green onions, and crab and gently stir in.
• Cut each jalapeno in half. Scoop out the seeds and white membrane.
• Stuff jalapenos with cream cheese mixture and place on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

CRAB-STUFFED JALAPENOS

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.

JALAPENO AND CRAB STUFFED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
• In a medium saute pan over medium heat, add the 2 tablespoons butter and olive oil. Next, add the red onions, jalapeno and garlic and saute about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and let cool about 2 minutes.
• In a large bowl, add the heavy cream and 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning; stir to combine. Add 1 cup panko, the egg, 2 tablespoons cilantro, juice of 2 limes, zest of 1 lime and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix into the cooled vegetable mixture. Gently fold in the crab, being careful not to break up the lumps.
• Butterfly the shrimp by splitting them down the back from the center to the tail, being careful not to cut through. Stuff each shrimp with 2 heaping tablespoons of the crabmeat mixture. Place the stuffed shrimp onto a large plate and, when all are stuffed, put into the refrigerator about 20 minutes.
• While the shrimp are being refrigerated, melt the remaining 1 stick butter in a saute pan over medium-low heat. Add the remaining 1 cup panko and the remaining lime zest and juice. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning, along with a pinch of salt, pepper and remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro. Stir together.
• Pull the shrimp from the refrigerator and top with 1 to 2 tablespoons seasoned panko on each individual shrimp. Place the shrimp onto a baking sheet and bake until are pink, about 20 minutes.

CRAB STUFFED JALAPENOS

Steps:

• Cut stems from jalapenos.
• Scoop out seeds, using a small, sharp knife (do not cut jalapenos).
• Stuff each pepper with crab meat; set aside.
• Combine 1/8 cup flour and next 4 ingredients; stir until smooth, and set aside.
• Combine 1/4 cup flour and 1/8 cup cornmeal; set aside.
• Dip stuffed jalapenos in batter; dredge in flour mixture.
• Pour oil to a depth of 2 to 3 inches in a dutch oven; heat to 375 degrees.
• Fry jalapenos a few at a time, 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels.

SEAFOOD STUFFED JALAPENOS

Steps:

• Cut peppers in half and seed (use plastic gloves). Blanch peppers by covering with water in large saucepan.
• Cover and bring to boil,boil 5 minutes.
• Drain and rinse with cold water.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Combine cream cheese, shrimp, crab, onions, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and garlic powder in bowl. Beat until blended.
• Transfer to quart size resealable bag.
• Cut off 1 corner of bag and pipe mixture into each pepper half.
• Place on baking sheet lined with wax paper and freeze about 1 hour or until filling is frozen.
• Combine egg and buttermilk in small bowl.
• In medium bowl, mix cornflake crumbs and cornmeal mix.
• Dip each pepper in buttermilk mixture and roll in crumb mixture.
• Return to baking sheet, cover and freeze 1 hour.
• Heat oil to 350°F.
• Deep fry peppers (about 6 at a time) 2 minutes or until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Best served warm.

CRAB-STUFFED JALAPEñO FRITTERS

Steps:

• Starting just below stem, cut chilies lengthwise in half, leaving stems attached. Seed chilies. Place chilies in heavy medium saucepan. Cover with cold water and bring to simmer. Drain. Repeat process. Dry chilies.
• Combine crab, onion, bell pepper and mayonnaise in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Fill chili cavities with crab mixture. Press chili halves together to compress filling. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
• Place 1/2 cup flour in bowl. Gradually whisk in beer. Let stand 30 minutes.
• Heat oil in heavy deep pot to 375°F. Whisk batter to smooth. Dredge jalapeños in flour. Holding stem end, dip into batter to coat completely and deep-fry in batches until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer jalapeños to paper towels and drain. Combine avocado, salsa and mayonnaise in small bowl. Season to taste. Arrange chilies on platter. Garnish with salsa.