Description
Succulent baked shrimp nestled with rich crab filling create Mediterranean coastal magic. Herb-infused breadcrumbs and delicate seafood blend perfectly, promising a luxurious dining experience you’ll savor with each elegant bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) colossal or jumbo shrimp, 13-15 count per pound: peeled, deveined, and butterflied
- 1 pound (454 grams) lump crabmeat (jumbo lump, claw, or lump crabmeat can be used)
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (Italian, panko, or buttery cracker crumbs)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning (or a medium heat Cajun seasoning)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Finishing Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons Chipotle sauce (or chipotles in adobo, blended)
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped cilantro, for garnish
- Squeeze of lemon juice, for garnish
Instructions
- Meticulously butterfly each shrimp, creating a delicate pocket for the luxurious crab stuffing, ensuring maximum flavor absorption.
- Whisk together egg, mayonnaise, and Chipotle sauce in a mixing vessel, creating a smooth, creamy foundation for the forthcoming crab mixture.
- Gently incorporate lump crab meat and breadcrumbs into the creamy base, folding carefully to maintain the delicate texture of the seafood.
- Season the butterflied shrimp with a harmonious blend of garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, black pepper, and sea salt, massaging the spices to ensure comprehensive coverage.
- Delicately nestle a generous tablespoon of crab stuffing into each shrimp’s butterfly pocket, artfully folding the tail to encase the filling securely.
- Position the stuffed shrimp in a single, elegant layer within an oven-safe skillet, allowing ample space for even heat circulation.
- Slide the skillet into a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven, roasting for 20-25 minutes until the shrimp transform to a perfect coral hue and the stuffing achieves a golden, crisp exterior.
- Meanwhile, craft a luxurious garlic butter by gently melting butter with minced garlic, optionally enhancing with an additional splash of Chipotle sauce for depth.
- Extract the baked shrimp and lavish them with the aromatic garlic butter, finishing with a vibrant sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a zesty lemon juice drizzle.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by letting shrimp marinate briefly in seasoning blend before stuffing, enhancing overall taste profile.
- Double-check crab meat quality, removing any shell fragments to ensure smooth, luxurious texture in each delectable bite.
- Keep garlic butter warm but not bubbling to prevent burning, maintaining delicate sauce consistency for optimal drizzling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg