Stuffed Shrimp Recipe

Name: Stuffed Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 c. chopped onions; 1/4 lb. margarine or 1/2 c. oil; 1/2 c. cracker meal or bread crumbs; 2 stale hamburger buns; 1/2 lb. boiled shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 can lobster; 2 eggs; 1 c. chopped celery; 1/2 c. green onion tops, chopped fine; 1/2 c. parsley, chopped fine; 1/4 c. bell pepper, chopped; salt and pepper to taste; cayenne to taste

Servings: persons

1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 c. chopped onions
1/4 lb. margarine or 1/2 c. oil
1/2 c. cracker meal or bread crumbs
2 stale hamburger buns
1/2 lb. boiled shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 can lobster
2 eggs
1 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. green onion tops, chopped fine
1/2 c. parsley, chopped fine
1/4 c. bell pepper, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
cayenne to taste

1
Set shrimp aside after peeling.
2
Pout oil or margarine, onions and 1/2 cup chopped celery into a heavy pot.
3
Season to taste. Cook slowly, uncovered, until onions are wilted.
4
Finely chop lobster and boiled shrimp.
5
Mix with onion mixture and cook 15 minutes over medium heat, uncovered.
6
Add buns which have been soaked in eggs, mix well.
7
Add bell peppers, remaining celery, green onion tops, parsley and crumbs or meal.
8
Mix well.
9
Split each shrimp lengthwise, almost to the end and flatten out.
10
Stuff centers of split shrimp with mixture, holding each shrimp in the hand and squeezing together to form a croquette.
11
Roll in flour, then dip in egg batter made up of 2 beaten eggs, 1/2 cup evaporated milk and pinch of salt.
12
Roll in bread crumbs.
13
Fry rapidly 5 minutes in deep fat at 375u00b0.

633

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1 c. chopped onions, 1/4 lb. margarine or 1/2 c. oil, 1/2 c. cracker meal or bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Stuffed Shrimp

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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