Baked Stuffed Shrimp With Crabmeat Stuffing Recipe

Name: Baked Stuffed Shrimp With Crabmeat Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh lump crabmeat, shells removed (or 2 cans of canned crabmeat if fresh isn't available); 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning or 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning (or to taste) (optional); 4 tablespoons butter, plus; 3 tablespoons melted butter; 1/2 cup onion, minced; 1/4 cup celery, minced; 1/4 cup green bell pepper, minced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 egg, beaten; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon hot sauce; 1 cup buttery cracker, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 lbs u- 12 shrimp or 2 lbs jumbo shrimp, shelled,deveined,and butterflied

Servings: persons

1 lb fresh lump crabmeat, shells removed (or 2 cans of canned crabmeat if fresh isn't available)
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning or 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning (or to taste) (optional)
4 tablespoons butter, plus
3 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup onion, minced
1/4 cup celery, minced
1/4 cup green bell pepper, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 cup buttery cracker, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 lbs u- 12 shrimp or 2 lbs jumbo shrimp, shelled,deveined,and butterflied

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2
Line your baking dish with foil, and butter or spray with non stick cooking spray.
3
Place the crabmeat in a large bowl and season with the Cajun Seasoning, Old Bay or salt and pepper, (your choice).
4
Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
5
In your fry pan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat.
6
Add the onions, celery, and bell peppers and cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes.
7
Add the parsley and the garlic, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
8
Remove from heat and let cool.
9
Add the cooled vegetables to the crabmeat and toss to combine.
10
Add the mayonnaise, egg, lemon juice, Worcestershire and hot sauce and stir gently.
11
Add 1 cup of cracker crumbs, salt and pepper to taste, and stir gently, being careful not to break up the crabmeat.
12
Spoon the crabmeat stuffing evenly into each shrimp (about 2 Tbsp), and place, stuffed sides up, in your baking dish.
13
Drizzle with the remaining melted butter.
14
Bake until golden, about 20 minutes.

2383

kcal

Calories

263

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb fresh lump crabmeat, shells removed (or 2 cans of canned crabmeat if fresh isn't available), 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning or 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning (or to taste) (optional), 4 tablespoons butter, plus, 3 tablespoons melted butter, and more.

Yes, Baked Stuffed Shrimp With Crabmeat Stuffing falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Stuffed Shrimp With Crabmeat Stuffing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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