Maine Seafood Stuffing Recipes

SEAFOOD STUFFING (AND MAKE-AHEAD STUFFED MUSHROOMS)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, finely crush the crackers and mix in the parsley flakes.
• Set aside.
• Heat the 1 tbs.
• olive oil and 3 tbs.
• butter on a medium to high heat, watching carefully.
• When hot and just starting to bubble, add the celery and carrots.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, for one minute.
• Add the onions and green peppers (and mushrooms if using-- see directions for make-ahead mushrooms below) and cook for another minute.
• Add the garlic and cook for another 1/2 minute to a minute until vegetables are tender.
• Remove from heat and pour entire vegetable and butter mixture into crushed crackers.
• Add the chopped seafood, old bay seasoning, netmeg, sherry, worcestershire sauce, clam juice, and pepper to taste.
• Mix well so the seasonings are evenly distributed.
• Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary.
• I find the salt in the crackes and other ingredients is enough, but if you prefer you can add some additional salt at this time.
• Makes about 2 to 2 1/2 cups stuffing.
• To prepare Make-Ahead Stuffed Mushrooms: Preheat oven to 425.
• Remove stems from mushrooms and wash the mushrooms.
• (Save stems for another use, or you can chop them finely and add to the stuffing if desired by adding them along with the onions and green pepper to the butter. If doing so, add another 1/2 tbs. butter. However, I think this stuffing is better without them).
• Toss mushrooms with 1 1/2 tsp.
• olive oil and salt and place them in a shallow baking pan in one layer.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes (depending on size of mushrooms) and remove from oven to cool.
• Stuff the mushrooms evenly with the stuffing.
• Place in a shallow baking dish and sprinkle evenly with paprika.
• At this point you can refrigerate the mushrooms for up to 2 days, or freeze them for up to a month; thaw at least partially before cooking.
• When ready to serve, melt the remaining 2 tbs.
• of butter.
• Drizzle evenly over the mushrooms.
• If the mushrooms are room temperature, just broil them until the tops are crispy and they are heated through.
• If they are refrigerated or partially frozen, bake at 350 until heated through, then just run under the broiler for a few seconds to crisp the top, if necessary.
• Serve garnished with lemon wedges.

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

CRAB STUFFED HADDOCK

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add celery, green onion and garlic, and cook and stir for a few minutes until soft. Remove from heat, and stir in the crabmeat, bread cubes, egg, Romano cheese, lemon juice, and tomato. Season with salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, and mix until well blended.
• Lay the haddock fillets in the prepared baking dish. Brush each one with melted butter. Place a heaping tablespoon of the crab mixture onto half of each fillet, and fold the other half over to cover. Secure with toothpicks if desired. Sprinkle on any remaining stuffing, and drizzle with any leftover melted butter. Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil. (The dish may be also made ahead of time and refrigerated at this point.)
• Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, then remove the cover and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the top has browned and the fish flakes easily with a fork.

MOMMA'S SEAFOOD STUFFING AS MADE BY DAVID OSEI RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
• In a large bowl, combine the cornbread mix, eggs, and milk. Whisk until the batter is smooth.
• Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish.
• Bake the cornbread for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let rest until cool enough to handle, about 30 minutes.
• Remove the cornbread from the baking dish and crumble by hand into a large bowl.
• Quarter the scallops and add to a medium bowl. Cut the shrimp into thirds and add to the same bowl.
• Add the scallops and shrimp to the crumbled cornbread, along with the crab meat, chicken stock, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, poultry seasoning, dried thyme, salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon fresh thyme. Mix until combined.
• Grease the dish used to bake the cornbread with more nonstick spray, then spread the stuffing in the dish in an even layer. Sprinkle the top with the remaining teaspoon of fresh thyme.
• Bake until the stuffing is set and firm to the touch, 40-50 minutes.
• Serve warm.
• Enjoy!

SEAFOOD STUFFING

Steps:

• Prepare stuffing according to package directions. Gently stir in the crab, shrimp and lemon juice.

MAINE SEAFOOD STUFFING

Steps:

• Cook seafood in 1 cup boiling salted water. Cook until 3/4 done. Strain seafood out of water.
• Add bread crumbs and Ritz crackers, and cover until liquid is absorbed.
• In another skillet, caramelize peppers, celery and onion, then add to bread-Ritz mixture.
• Add the eggs and melted butter.
• Stir in seafood and 1/4 cup sherry or white wine. Cover, and let stand 15 minutes.
• Now you're ready to stuff your turkey the Down East way.