Description
Savory baked stuffed shrimp with crab combines succulent seafood and rich, herbed filling for an elegant coastal dinner. Crisp golden breadcrumbs and delicate herbs elevate this luxurious dish that you’ll want to savor slowly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pounds (454 grams) lump crabmeat (jumbo lump, claw, or lump crabmeat can be used)
- 2 pounds (907 grams) colossal or jumbo shrimp, 13-15 count per pound: peeled, deveined, and butterflied
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (Italian, panko, or buttery cracker crumbs)
- 4 tbsps butter, melted
- 3 tbsps Chipotle sauce (or chipotles in adobo, blended)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsps Old Bay seasoning (or a medium heat Cajun seasoning)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp finely chopped cilantro, for garnish
- Squeeze of lemon juice, for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation: Butterfly shrimp, creating pocket for crab stuffing while preserving delicate seafood integrity.
- Mixture Creation: Combine egg, mayonnaise, and Chipotle sauce into smooth base, then gently fold lump crab meat and breadcrumbs until harmoniously integrated.
- Seasoning: Massage shrimp with garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, black pepper, and sea salt, ensuring comprehensive spice coverage.
- Stuffing: Nestle crab mixture into shrimp’s butterfly pocket, artfully folding tail to secure filling completely.
- Cooking: Arrange stuffed shrimp in single layer within oven-safe skillet, roast at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until shrimp turn coral and stuffing develops golden, crisp exterior.
- Finishing: Craft garlic butter by melting butter with minced garlic and optional Chipotle sauce, then drizzle over baked shrimp. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lemon juice for vibrant flavor enhancement.
Notes
- Butterfly with Precision: Create a delicate pocket in each shrimp to maximize flavor absorption and ensure perfect stuffing coverage.
- Blend Creamy Base Carefully: Whisk egg, mayonnaise, and Chipotle sauce smoothly, forming a crucial foundation for the crab mixture’s texture and taste.
- Season Strategically: Massage spices like garlic powder, Old Bay, black pepper, and sea salt thoroughly into shrimp for deep, comprehensive flavor penetration.
- Bake for Golden Perfection: Roast at 375°F for 20-25 minutes, watching for coral-colored shrimp and crispy golden stuffing exterior to guarantee optimal doneness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg