Stuffed Red Snapper With Crab Meat Recipe
Seafood lovers, rejoice! This stuffed red snapper with crab meat recipe is sure to impress any dinner guest. Not only is it delicious, but it's also an impressive dish that looks like it took a lot of effort to make. But don't worry, it's actually quite easy to put together.
Ingredients:
- 1 whole red snapper, cleaned and scaled
- 1 pound of crab meat (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup of bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup of chopped onion
- 1/2 cup of chopped celery
- 1/2 cup of chopped bell pepper
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1 lemon
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a skillet, melt the butter and sauté the onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic until tender.
- Add the crab meat, bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, thyme, and oregano. Mix well.
- Gently stuff the mixture into the cavity of the red snapper.
- Cut the lemon into thin slices and place them on top of the red snapper.
- Wrap the stuffed red snapper with aluminum foil and place it in a baking dish.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
That's it! You now have a delicious and impressive stuffed red snapper with crab meat dish to serve your guests. This seafood recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser and will leave everyone asking for the recipe.
Tips:
- When purchasing a red snapper, make sure it's fresh and has clear eyes and bright red gills.
- You can use either fresh or canned crab meat for this recipe. If using canned, make sure to drain it well before adding it to the skillet.
- If you don't have a skillet, you can sauté the vegetables and crab meat in a saucepan.
- Make sure to wrap the stuffed red snapper tightly with aluminum foil to ensure that it stays moist while baking.
- You can serve this dish with a side of rice or roasted vegetables.
Now that you know how to make stuffed red snapper with crab meat, you can impress your guests with this flavorful seafood dish. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply want to treat yourself to a special meal, this recipe is definitely worth trying.
