Seafood Stuffed Vidalia Onions |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A great side dish to serve at your next fishfry, this is also elegant enough for a dinner party. You can use pre-cooked flounder or cod if you desire or if you have an allergy to shellfish. Just use a fork to flake, seperating the meat. This is a spin-off variation of our wonderful Flounder Stuffed With Shrimp and Crabmeat. :) Ingredients:
1/2 tablespoon olive oil |
1/2 tablespoon butter |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1 celery rib, chopped fine |
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped fine |
2 ounces shrimp, chopped fine |
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste) |
1/4 teaspoon old bay seasoning, to taste (or cayenne pepper) |
2 ounces lump crabmeat |
2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs, more if needed |
4 medium vidalia onions (or other sweet onions) |
1/2 cup chicken broth |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F Peel the onions and cut off tops. Using a sharp knife, score center of each onion. Using a small spoon, scoop out center leaving the two outer layers intact to create a 'bowl' (similar to gutting a pumpkin. Save the insides for another recipe). Place shells into an 8 baking dish and set aside.
2. MAKE STUFFING: In a sauté pan, heat the olive oil and butter. Add the garlic, celery, and bell pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
3. Add the shrimp and season with salt and Old Bay (to taste). Sauté for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and place mixture into a bowl. Gently stir in the crabmeat, then the bread crumbs a little at a time, adding more as needed to gently bind. Set aside to cool.
4. ASSEMBLY: Spoon stuffing evenly into onions (do not pack too tightly, just lightly press down into the onions). Pour broth over and around onions. Cover dish and bake for 45-50 minutes or until onions are tender. Remove cover and continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes to lightly brown the tops.
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