Stuffed Shrimp
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
313 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Stuffed Shrimp
Description
This Stuffed Shrimp recipe starts by removing most of the shell from jumbo shrimp, leaving the tail intact, then carefully butterflying each shrimp to hold the stuffing. The crab stuffing mixes lump crabmeat with sautéed shallots and red pepper blended with mayonnaise, beaten egg, Dijon mustard, Creole seasoning or Old Bay, Worcestershire sauce, and panko breadcrumbs, enriched further by fresh flat-leaf parsley.
The filling is spooned onto each shrimp, which are then baked at a moderate temperature until the shrimp are opaque and the stuffing has firmed up slightly. The dish combines the sweet, briny flavor of crab with the smoky, spicy notes from Creole seasoning and the tender texture of cooked shrimp.
Garnishes such as chopped parsley, chives, lemon wedges, and additional Creole seasoning enhance the presentation and allow diners to adjust the seasoning. This dish works well as an appetizer or main course alongside simple sides.
Ingredients
FOR THE SHRIMP:
- 2 pounds Shrimp U-10 to U-12, jumbo
FOR THE CRAB STUFFING:
- 1 pound crabmeat drained (not jumbo lump, lump
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ red pepper minced
- 1 large shallot minced
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1½ teaspoons creole seasoning or Old Bay
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs or fresh bread crumbs made from Italian bread or sourdough.
- 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley chopped
TO SERVE STUFFED SHRIMP:
- parsley chopped
- chives chopped
- lemon wedges
- creole seasoning or Old Bay, extra; for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
BUTTERFLY THE SHRIMP:
- Remove the shells from the shrimp leaving the last segment of the abdomen (closest to the tail) and the tail still attached.
- Use a sharp paring knife to cut along the spine of the shrimp, about ¼" into the body. Remove the dark vein. Cut a little deeper into the shrimp (about ½ to ⅔ through the body, so that the shrimp can sit up straight and the tail will fold over onto itself. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the crab stuffing.
FOR THE CRAB STUFFING:
- Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and bell pepper and cook 3-5 minutes until softened but not browned. Set aside to cool.
- Drain the crab and gently separate the crab meat, but leaving it mostly whole.
- In a large bowl, combine the sauteed vegetables, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Creole seasoning (or Old Bay), worcestershire, and parsley. Mix to combine. Stir in the lump crab meat and panko breadcrumbs. Gently stir until just blended together.
ASSEMBLING THE CRAB STUFFED SHRIMP:
- Arrange the butterflied shrimp about 2" apart on the prepared baking sheet. Scoop about 1½ heaping tablespoons onto each shrimp (I used a cookie scoop for even measuring).
- Press the crab stuffing onto the shrimp to help it hold together and fold the shrimp tail over the stuffing. Lightly press the tail into the crab stuffing until it stays.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the shrimp are cooked through and the crab stuffing is golden brown.
TO SERVE STUFFED SHRIMP:
- Serve the shrimp hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and chives, a squeeze of lemon and an extra dusting of Creole or Old Bay seasoning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 199mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 1317mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 311mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 697IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 107mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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