Stuffed Crayfish Heads

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper
  • 2 cups reserved crayfish meat
  • 2 cups soft breadcrumbs
  • 48 empty crayfish head shells
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • Vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in parsley, salt, pepper, and crayfish meat. Add breadcrumbs, mixing well. Stuff mixture into empty heads.
  2. Roll heads in flour. Place in a single layer in fryer basket. Fry in deep hot oil (350°) for 3 minutes or until lightly brown; drain. Keep warm until ready to serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

716 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.8g 34% DV
Total Fat 44.9g 58% DV
Carbs 66.9g 24% DV
Fiber 12g 43% DV
Sugar 4.8g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10295.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1909mg 41% DV
Cholesterol 88.5mg 30% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 250.5mcg 28% DV
Vitamin C 78.9mg 88% DV
Calcium 166.3mg 13% DV
Iron 16.9mg 94% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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