Linda's Crab Stuffed Tomatoes

Bursting with fresh seafood flavor, Linda's Crab Stuffed Tomatoes are a show-stopping appetizer or light entrée that's as elegant as it is easy to prepare. Perfectly ripe tomatoes are hollowed out and filled with a luscious mixture of sweet lump crab meat, tangy cream cheese, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of Old Bay seasoning for that signature coastal touch. Topped with golden, crunchy panko breadcrumbs lightly toasted in olive oil, these baked stuffed tomatoes are the perfect blend of creamy and crispy textures. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is a quick, crowd-pleasing option for gatherings or weeknight dinners. Serve them warm and garnished with fresh parsley for a beautiful, flavorful dish that’s undeniably impressive. Optimized for seafood lovers, this recipe captures the essence of light summer dining while bringing gourmet flair to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large ripe tomatoes
• 1 cup lump crab meat
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 green onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cut the tops off the tomatoes and carefully hollow them out using a spoon. Discard the seeds and pulp or save for another use. Sprinkle the insides with a little salt and set them upside down on a plate to drain while you prepare the stuffing.

Step 3

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, green onion, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently to avoid breaking up the crab meat too much.

Step 4

Fill each hollowed-out tomato generously with the crab mixture, mounding it slightly at the top.

Step 5

In a small bowl, toss the panko breadcrumbs with olive oil until evenly coated. Sprinkle an even layer of the breadcrumbs over the stuffing in each tomato.

Step 6

Place the stuffed tomatoes in a baking dish or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and the filling is warm.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with additional parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1229.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1286.9

Total Fat 82.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 280.5mg	0%
Sodium 3088.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 84.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.8g	0%
Total Sugars 27.6g
Protein 63.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 412.6mg	0%
Iron 7.9mg	0%
Potassium 2846.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.6%

Protein: 19.1%

Carbs: 25.3%