Crab Cake Stuffed Shrimp

November 15, 2024

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These Crab Cake Stuffed Shrimp are an elegant, indulgent appetizer or main dish that brings together the sweet, delicate flavor of jumbo shrimp with the rich, savory goodness of classic crab cakes. Each shrimp is butterflied and topped with a generous scoop of seasoned crab mixture, featuring sautéed onions and peppers, Old Bay, and just the right crunch from cracker crumbs and panko.

Baked until golden and tender, the shrimp curl around the crab cake to create an eye-catching presentation. A squeeze of fresh lemon just before serving adds a zesty brightness that perfectly complements the richness. Serve these showstoppers hot—they’re sure to impress any seafood lover at the table.

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Ingredients:

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10tablespoons butter unsalted, divided
1cup onion chopped
1cup bell pepper green, chopped
1cup bell pepper red, chopped
0.5cup wine dry white
2cloves garlic minced
8ounce crab meat
30 round buttery crackers (like Ritz)
0.5cup panko bread crumbs
0.5teaspoon ground pepper red
1teaspoon old bay seasoning
1teaspoon salt
1teaspoon ground pepper black
24large shrimp peeled, (jumbo), (tails on)
1 optional: lemon

Directions

1.
Prepare the Crab Cake Mixture
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. | 2. In a skillet, melt 5 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. | 3. Add the onion and sauté until translucent. | 4. Add the bell pepper, remaining 5 tablespoons of butter, wine, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes. | 5. In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, sautéed onion mixture, cracker crumbs, panko, red pepper, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed. | 6. Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours.
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2.
Prepare the Shrimp
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). | 2. Using a sharp knife, butterfly each shrimp starting from the tail end. | 3. Place the butterflied shrimp on the prepared baking sheet, pressing gently to flatten.
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3.
Assemble and Bake
1. Form about 3 tablespoons of the crab mixture into a ball and place it on top of each shrimp. | 2. Press the shrimp tail over the crab mixture to secure it. | 3. Repeat with the remaining shrimp and crab mixture. | 4. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through and the crab mixture is golden.
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4.
Optional
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cooked shrimp before serving.
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5.
Serve
Serve immediately while hot and enjoy!
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Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.

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