Crab Stuffed Jalapenos
Creamy, cheesy, crunchy and zesty – these crab jalapeno poppers are loaded with flavor and jazzed up by Old Bay and lemon. Perfect for serving on game day or anyday as an easy seafood app.
Ingredients
- 8 large jalapenos halved lengthwise, seeds & membranes removed
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/4 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- Pinch ground black pepper
- 4 ounces cooked fresh lump crab meat (use canned, if needed), picked over for shell fragments
- 0.6 ounce package chives sliced, reserve a teaspoon for garnish
- 2 tbsp plain panko crumbs
- 1 lemon, zest of
For serving
- 1 lemon (same as above) cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Place jalapeno halves cut-side up on the baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, shredded cheese, mayonnaise, Old Bay, garlic powder and black pepper until combined. Gently fold in crabmeat and chives.
- Spoon the crab filling into each jalapeño half, pressing gently so it stays in place.
- Sprinkle panko breadcrumbs evenly over the filled jalapeños.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for about 25 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the panko is golden brown. If panko isn’t browning, you can broil for the last minute or so of cooking time.
- Remove from oven. Sprinkle with reserved chives and lemon zest before serving. Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 121kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 239mgPotassium: 119mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 514IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 0.4mg
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