Description
Indulge in the ocean’s finest flavors with this Crab Stuffed Shrimp recipe, a delightful dish that combines tender shrimp with a creamy and savory crab filling. Perfect for both special occasions and casual family dinners, this dish is sure to impress your guests. Each succulent shrimp is generously stuffed with a mixture of fresh lump crab meat, breadcrumbs, and zesty seasonings, then baked to golden perfection. The result is a visually stunning and deliciously satisfying seafood treat that will tantalize your taste buds. Serve them as an appetizer or main course alongside a fresh salad or garlic butter rice for a complete meal that’s easy to prepare yet elegantly presented.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a greased baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Carefully slice each shrimp down the back to create a pocket for stuffing. Fill each shrimp with about one tablespoon of the crab mixture.
- Arrange the stuffed shrimp on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let cool slightly before garnishing with fresh parsley and serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shrimp (150g)
- Calories: 312
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg