Crab Stuffed Jalapenos

Submitted by gwynn

"These are excellent."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 20

ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) can whole jalapenos, drained
• 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained
• 1⁄8 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon regular cornmeal
• 1⁄2 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 cup buttermilk
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄8 cup regular cornmeal
• vegetable oil

directions

1. Cut stems from jalapenos.
2. Scoop out seeds, using a small, sharp knife (do not cut jalapenos).
3. Stuff each pepper with crab meat; set aside.
4. Combine 1/8 cup flour and next 4 ingredients; stir until smooth, and set aside.
5. Combine 1/4 cup flour and 1/8 cup cornmeal; set aside.
6. Dip stuffed jalapenos in batter; dredge in flour mixture.
7. Pour oil to a depth of 2 to 3 inches in a dutch oven; heat to 375 degrees.
8. Fry jalapenos a few at a time, 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
9. Drain on paper towels.