Crabmeat-Stuffed Shrimp

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   Preheat oven to 400u00b0F.

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   In nonstick skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat.

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   Add celery, shallots, garlic, parsley, and pepper.

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   Cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 3-4 minutes.

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   Add wine (or broth), cook until liquid is absorbed, about 1 minute.

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   Remove from heat.

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   Stir in crabmeat, and zest.

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   Stir in eggs and bread crumbs.

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   On inside curve of each shrimp, cut along entire shrimp lengthwise, cutting almost, but not completely through, to the other side.

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    Melt remaining butter, stir in Old Bay seasoning.

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    Brush backs of shrimp with some of the better mixture.

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    Place shrimp butter-side down on ungreased cookie sheet.

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    For each shrimp, form 2 tbsp stuffing mixture into ball; press onto cut side of each shrimp.

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    Brush with remaining butter mixture.

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    Sprinkle with paprika.

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    Bake until shrimp are opaque and stuffing is cooked through and lightly browned, about 12 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.