Crab Stuffed Shrimp
Irresistible crab stuffed shrimp featuring a creamy crab filling and tender shrimp, perfect for gatherings and special dinners.
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Crab Filling
- 1 cup crab meat, cooked and flaked ensure it's properly drained if canned
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened can substitute with Greek yogurt for a healthier option
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning can add more or spices of choice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, breadcrumbs, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning. Mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in flaked crab meat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Take the peeled shrimp and butterfly them by slicing through the back, ensuring not to cut all the way through. Open them like a book.
- Place a generous spoonful of the crab mixture onto each butterflied shrimp.
- Arrange the stuffed shrimp on a baking dish. Lightly drizzle with olive oil for flavor.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and opaque and the topping is golden.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
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Notes
To elevate presentation, arrange the stuffed shrimp on a platter with fresh parsley and consider lemon wedges for serving. You can also pair with grilled asparagus or roasted vegetables.