Creole Stuffed Shrimp Recipe

Name: Creole Stuffed Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: SHRIMP; 1 cup diced kielbasa; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 1 cup diced onion; 1/2 cup diced green bell peppers or 1/2 cup red bell pepper; 1/2 cup diced celery; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons creole seasoning; 1/2 cup dry sherry or 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2 cups coarsely crushed butter flavored crackers (such as Ritz or Townhouse); 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth; 4 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; salt, to taste; fresh ground pepper, to taste; 12 jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined and butterflied (approx. 1 lb, leave tails on for presentation); SAUCE; 4 tablespoons grainy mustard; 4 tablespoons mayonnaise; 4 tablespoons minced scallions; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons chicken broth; 1 lemon, juice of

Servings: persons

SHRIMP
1 cup diced kielbasa
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced green bell peppers or 1/2 cup red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced celery
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons creole seasoning
1/2 cup dry sherry or 1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cups coarsely crushed butter flavored crackers (such as Ritz or Townhouse)
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
4 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste
12 jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined and butterflied (approx. 1 lb, leave tails on for presentation)
SAUCE
4 tablespoons grainy mustard
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 tablespoons minced scallions
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons chicken broth
1 lemon, juice of

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["SHRIMP:.", "Preheat oven to 425 deg. F. Coat a 9""x13"" baking dish with cooking spray.", "In a large skillet, melt 2 tbs butter over medium heat, then add kielbasa. Saute kielbasa for about 3 minutes, or until it begins to brown. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic and Creole seasoning, and continue to saute for another 5 minutes, or until the veggies are softened.", "Deglaze the skillet with the sherry or wine; simmer until the liquid evaporates. Remove the pan from the heat and the crushed crackers, 1/2 cup broth, and parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper.", "Mound stuffing on each prepared shrimp and press the shrimp tail over the top. Arrange stuffed shrimp in the prepared baking dish. Melt the remaining butter and drizzle it over the shrimp. Bake shrimp for 10 to 12 minutes, or until shrimp is cooked through.", "SAUCE:.", "Mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.", "FOR SERVING:.", "Divide the sauce amongst 4 dinner plates. Arrange 3 baked stuffed shrimp over the sauce on each plate. Good sides would be sauteed greens and black-eyed peas."]

3437

kcal

Calories

365

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: SHRIMP, 1 cup diced kielbasa, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided, 1 cup diced onion, and more.

Yes, Creole Stuffed Shrimp 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.

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Creole Stuffed Shrimp

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