Crab Stuffed Shrimp

5 from 8 votes

Crab Stuffed Shrimp

Seafood lovers will adore this Crab Stuffed Shrimp recipe, which features flavorful crab meat and juicy shrimp! Great as a satisfying appetizer or elegant main course, this is an easy recipe that can be prepared ahead of time for convenient cooking.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crab stuffed shrimp

Servings:

Calories: 134kcal

Author: Jordan

Ingredients

Shrimp seasoning

10 raw jumbo shrimp, U10
1/2 tbsp avocado oil
1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp black pepper

Crab stuffing

1.5 tsp Old Bay seasoning
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg
1/2 of a small lemon, juice
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1 lb jumbo lump crab meat
1.5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

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Instructions

Butterfly the shrimp: Remove the shells from the shrimp leaving the tail still attached. Use a sharp paring knife to cut along the spine of the shrimp (on the outside of the shrimp), about a 1/2 inch into the body so that the shrimp can sit up straight and the tail will fold over onto itself.
Place the shrimp in a mixing bowl and toss with avocado oil. Then season them with Old Bay, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
In another mixing bowl, combine the Old Bay, smoked paprika, chopped parsley, baking powder, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, egg, lemon juice, and panko. Mix until well combined. Gently fold in the crab meat until evenly distributed. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the shrimp.
Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a sheet pan with olive oil.
Assemble the crab-stuffed shrimp: Arrange the butterflied shrimp about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Scoop about 1½ heaping tablespoons of the crab mixture and form a firm ball. Then press it very firmly into each shrimp, wrapping the tail around the crab cake ball and pressing down gently to secure it. To secure it further, you can cup your hands around the crab cake ball and shrimp and press gently.
Brush the melted butter over the crab-stuffed shrimp and bake them in the oven for 18-20 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through and the crab stuffing is golden brown.
Serve the crab-stuffed shrimp hot and garnished with additional chopped parsley and lemon wedges on the side. I also like to serve them with a side of crab cake remoulade, cocktail sauce and tartar sauce.

Notes

If you forget to spray your baking sheet and the shrimp stick, this spatula is amazing for getting them off!

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