Crab Stuffed Lobster Tail Food

LOBSTER STUFFED WITH CRAB IMPERIAL

Steps:

• Mix mayonnaise, egg, sugar, old bay, peppers and parsley together and blend well, this is your imperial sauce.
• Gently mix with lump crab meat
• Refrigerate for 1 hour before using
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Melt butter
• Split lobster tail down the middle, being careful not to completely split the lobster
• Pull the lobster meat out of the shell, leaving the end flap inside the shell.
• Fan the tail and bend it upwards till you hear a little snap, this will help keep the fanned tail in place.
• Push both sections of the shell together and place the split lobster on top of the shell.
• Spoon some of the butter over top of the lobster, place in a baking pan and into 350 degree oven.
• Allow lobster to bake for 5 minutes so that the area you are stuffing will get partially cooked.
• Remove lobster from oven after the partial cooking and dividing the crab imperial mixture into two portions, stuff the top of the lobster tail, making a mound with the crab imperial.
• Return lobster to the oven and continue baking for 15-20 minutes until topping has a nice golden color.
• Remove Stuffed Lobster from the oven and spoon just a little bit more of the butter on the stuffed lobster.
• Serve with your favorite side dish, and after presenting the dish to the table, gently remove the stuffed lobster completely from the shell and return to the plate.
• Serve with melted butter and a squeeze of lemon and enjoy!

CRAB STUFFED LOBSTER TAILS RECIPE

Steps:

• Thaw lobster tails in fridge overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
• Cut the lobster tails; start at the top of the shell & cut down to edge of the fin. Remove the tail meat, then place on top of the shells.
• Melt 4 Tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan. Add ½ teaspoon lemon zest.
• Place lobster on baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper and then brush with melted lemon butter. Bake for approximately 5 minutes then remove from oven.
• Melt remaining 4 Tablespoons of butter in another small saucepan. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is translucent (about 2 minutes). Gently fold in crushed crackers, salt, pepper, ½ teaspoon lemon zest, sherry, olive oil & crabmeat.
• Brush lobster tails again with melted lemon butter, pack crab stuffing tightly on top. Bake for 12 to 13 minutes, or until lobster meat reaches 145ºF. Brush again with melted lemon butter, then serve immediately.

BAKED STUFFED LOBSTER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Place a little water in a large pot and bring to a boil.
• Cut open the lobster by inserting your knife just underneath the head and the cutting down, splitting the belly (body and tail). Remove the "inners" (heart, guts, etc., but not meat). Steam the lobster for 7 to 10 minutes and then remove from the pot.
• Stuff the Seafood Stuffing in the lobster's opening and top with the crabmeat.
• Place the stuffed lobster, belly-side-up in a roasting pan. Add the lemon juice and a little water to the bottom of the pan to keep the lobster moist while cooking. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes, or just until the claws begin to split. Do not allow the lobster to dry out.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and then add all the seafood and saute until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• Mix in the crackers, and add lemon juice, wine, and salt and pepper, to taste.

CRAB-STUFFED LOBSTER TAIL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Pull the edges of the split lobster shells apart and gently lift the tail meat to rest above the shells. Place the prepared lobster tails on a baking sheet.
• Brush each portion of tail meat with 1 teaspoon melted butter.
• Lightly mix the crushed crackers, crabmeat, 1/4 cup of clarified butter, parsley, seafood seasoning, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and white pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
• Spoon half the stuffing onto each lobster tail; press lightly to slightly shape the stuffing so it doesn't fall off.
• Bake the lobster tails in the preheated oven until the meat is opaque and the stuffing is golden brown on top, 10 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the lobster tail should read 145 degrees F (65 degrees C).

STUFFED LOBSTER TAILS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, roasted red peppers, Old Bay, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon parsley and 3/4 teaspoon tarragon in a large bowl. Fold in crabmeat; refrigerate until ready to use.
• Using kitchen shears, cut straight down top center of each lobster tail shell. Use a spoon to gently release the meat from each side of the shell. Gently pull the meat out and place on top of the shells. Arrange the lobster tails in a 9-inch-square glass baking dish. Brush with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Bake until starting to turn opaque, but not cooked through, about 5 minutes.
• Combine panko, lemon zest, and the remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1/2 tablespoon parsley and 1/4 teaspoon tarragon in a small bowl; stir well to fully coat the panko.
• Mound about 1/4 cup of the crab mixture onto each partially cooked lobster tail, cupping gently with your hand to keep it in place. Sprinkle each with about 4 teaspoons of the panko mixture. Bake until the lobster is almost cooked through and an instant-read thermometer registers 130°F, about 8 minutes. Turn the oven to broil; broil until the lobster is fully cooked and opaque and the breadcrumbs are toasted and golden brown, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately with lemon wedges, if desired.

BAKED STUFFED LOBSTER TAILS

Steps:

• Thaw lobster 1 to 2 days in refrigerator or place in a clean bowl under cool running water until completely thawed.
• To make stuffing, tear bread into small pieces.
• Chop parsley.
• Melt butter in a small skillet over Medium heat. Add parsley and crushed garlic into skillet. Saute for 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Add bread, thyme, salt, and pepper. If it is not holding together you can add a tiny bit of milk or water. Mix to blend and set aside.
• Heat oven to 450°F.
• Split top side of lobster shell down center with scissors, keeping tail fan intact. Pull shell open. Lift tail meat, leaving it attached at fan end, and lay over top of shell, piggyback style.
• Make a cut down center of meat 1/4 inch deep. Season with salt and pepper.
• Pour wine into an 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Place lobster tails in dish. Spoon stuffing over top of meat. Bake (uncovered) 10 to 12 minutes in center of oven, until meat turns from translucent to opaque (white).
• Remove from oven when internal temperature reaches 140°F Drizzle pan juices lightly over lobster and serve immediately with clarified butter and lemon wedges.
• For Clarified Butter:.
• Melt 1/2 cup butter over Medium heat until frothy. Pour into a small glass measuring cup. Let stand 5 minutes.
• Skim foam from the top with a spoon and discard. Pour off clear, clarified butter to use for dipping. Discard solids left in bottom of cup.

CRAB-STUFFED LOBSTER TAIL RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Pull the edges of the split lobster shells apart and gently lift the tail meat to rest above the shells. Place the prepared lobster tails on a baking sheet. Brush each portion of tail meat with 1 teaspoon melted butter. Lightly mix the crushed crackers, crabmeat, 1/4 cup of clarified butter, parsley, seafood seasoning, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and white pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Spoon half the stuffing onto each lobster tail; press lightly to slightly shape the stuffing so it doesn't fall off. Bake the lobster tails in the preheated oven until the meat is opaque and the stuffing is golden brown on top, 10 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the lobster tail should read 145 degrees F (65 degrees C).

LOBSTER SEAFOOD STUFFING

Steps:

• Sauté the celery and onion in the butter until tender.
• Add the herbs and seafood and cook until the shrimp and scallops are cooked through, about 10 minutes.
• Add the crushed crackers and mix well.
• Add the sherry and continue to cook for another 2 minutes.
• This is enogh stuffing for six lobsters. Or this can be made as a side dish. Cook for 20 minutes in a casserole dish at 350F