Shrimp Ponchartrain Recipe

Name: Shrimp Ponchartrain
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 36 shrimp, 21- to 25-count; 1 lb cream cheese, at room temperature; 1 ounce crumbled blue cheese (about 1/4 cup); 1/2 cup cream; 1 dash Worcestershire sauce; 4 drops Tabasco sauce; 2 cups milk; 2 eggs; 1 cup all-purpose flour, as needed (or more); 1 1/2 cups dry breadcrumbs, as needed (or more); vegetable oil, for deep frying

Servings: persons

36 shrimp, 21- to 25-count
1 lb cream cheese, at room temperature
1 ounce crumbled blue cheese (about 1/4 cup)
1/2 cup cream
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
4 drops Tabasco sauce
2 cups milk
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour, as needed (or more)
1 1/2 cups dry breadcrumbs, as needed (or more)
vegetable oil, for deep frying

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["Peel and devein shrimp. (For ease of handling, leave tails intact.) Steam shrimp just until cooked through. Let cool. Cut a ""pocket"" in the back of each shrimp, 3/4 through, from head to top of tail section.", "Combine cheese, blue cheese, cream, Worcestershire and Tabasco; mix thoroughly. Spoon filling into pocket of each shrimp, pressing to fill cavity. Place stuffed shrimp on a tray; refrigerate for 1 hour.", "Combine milk and eggs in measuring cup or narrow bowl, whisking until well blended. Place flour and crumbs in two separate shallow dishes. Dip each stuffed shrimp in egg mixture, roll in flour, dip back into egg mixture, then roll in crumbs.", "Arrange in a single layer on a cookie sheet; place in freezer for at least 1 hour or until ready to cook.", "Add oil to a deep skillet to a depth of 1 inch; heat to 325 degrees. Fry shrimp until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. (Do not overcook,or filling will melt away). Drain on paper towels; serve hot.", "Yield: 36 stuffed shrimp (9 appetizer or 6 main course servings).", "Testers' note: A table knife works well for stuffing the shrimp."]

1818

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

243

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 36 shrimp, 21- to 25-count, 1 lb cream cheese, at room temperature, 1 ounce crumbled blue cheese (about 1/4 cup), 1/2 cup cream, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Ponchartrain 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.

Shrimp Ponchartrain

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