Description
Succulent Stuffed Shrimp Delight brings Mediterranean coastal elegance to dinner tables. Herbed cream cheese and crisp breadcrumbs create perfect harmony with perfectly seasoned seafood you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 g) jumbo shrimp, cleaned and deveined
- 8 oz (226 g) claw crab meat (or imitation crab meat)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 sleeves club crackers (or substitute with Ritz or Saltine crackers)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ to ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 scallion, chopped
- ¼ red bell pepper, chopped
- ¼ tsp granulated onion powder
- ¼ tsp granulated garlic powder
- Salt-free lemon pepper seasoning to taste
- Old Bay Seasoning to taste (or Creole or Cajun seasoning)
- Dash of Maggie sauce
- Cooking oil for frying
- Tartar sauce, fresh lemon wedges, and fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Butterfly shrimp by slicing along the back while preserving the tail, then pat dry completely with paper towels to ensure optimal coating adhesion.
- Flavor Building: Pulse club crackers, scallions, red bell peppers, crab meat, mayonnaise, onion powder, garlic powder, lemon pepper, Old Bay Seasoning, Maggie sauce, and Dijon mustard in a food processor until achieving a cohesive yet slightly textured mixture.
- Stuffing and Coating: Carefully fill each shrimp with the crab mixture, pressing edges to seal. Create a three-stage coating process: dredge in flour, dip in whisked eggs, and roll in crushed club cracker crumbs to develop a crisp, golden exterior.
- Frying Technique: Heat cooking oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pot. Gently lower stuffed shrimp in small batches, frying for 2-3 minutes until they transform into a rich, golden-brown delicacy. Remove and drain on paper towels to eliminate excess oil, ensuring a light and crispy finish.
Notes
- Shrimp Prep Tip: Pat shrimp completely dry to ensure crispy coating and prevent sogginess during frying.
- Stuffing Consistency: Pulse mixture briefly for chunky texture or longer for smoother filling, depending on personal preference.
- Coating Technique: Press cracker crumbs firmly onto shrimp to create a well-adhered, extra-crispy exterior.
- Oil Temperature Control: Maintain consistent 350°F for perfect golden-brown color and even cooking without burning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg