Seafood Stuffed Vidalia Onions

Elevate your appetizer or side dish game with these decadent Seafood Stuffed Vidalia Onions, a true celebration of sweet, caramelized Vidalia onions filled to the brim with a savory seafood medley. Featuring tender shrimp, rich lump crab meat, and a medley of aromatic ingredients like garlic, parsley, and lemon zest, these stuffed onions are baked to perfection with a golden, buttery Parmesan-panko topping. The mild sweetness of the onions complements the savory stuffing beautifully, making this dish an irresistible choice for special occasions or dinner parties. Ready in just over an hour, this gourmet creation is perfect for impressing your guests while bringing coastal flavors to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large Vidalia onions
• 8 oz Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 oz Lump crab meat
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 4 tbsp Butter
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tbsp Parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp Lemon zest
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Peel the outer skin from the onions and cut off a small slice from the top and bottom so they sit flat.

Step 3

Using a spoon or melon baller, hollow out the center of each onion, leaving about a 1/2-inch shell. Save the removed onion flesh for later use.

Step 4

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Blanch the hollowed onions for 5 minutes, then carefully remove them and let them cool upside down on a towel to drain excess liquid.

Step 5

Finely chop about 1/2 cup of the reserved onion flesh.

Step 6

In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 7

Chop the shrimp into small pieces and add them to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they just turn pink. Remove the skillet from the heat and fold in the lump crab meat, 1/2 cup of panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.

Step 8

Stuff each blanched onion with the seafood mixture, packing it gently but firmly.

Step 9

In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup of panko breadcrumbs with 2 tablespoons of melted butter and the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Spoon this topping onto each stuffed onion.

Step 10

Drizzle the stuffed onions with olive oil and place them in a lightly greased baking dish.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the onions are tender and the topping is golden brown.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with additional parsley if desired and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1362.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1712.4

Total Fat 90.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 714.6mg	0%
Sodium 5247.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 118.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.4g	0%
Total Sugars 44.1g
Protein 123.6g	0%

Vitamin D 9.0IU	0%
Calcium 1300.0mg	0%
Iron 6.7mg	0%
Potassium 2283.2mg	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: 45.7%

Protein: 27.7%

Carbs: 26.6%