Description
Succulent holiday baked stuffed shrimp elevate coastal cuisine with luxurious crab filling. Festive flavors blend seamlessly, promising an elegant seafood experience that will impress dinner guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 2 pounds colossal or jumbo shrimp (13–15 count per pound), peeled, deveined, and butterflied
- 1 pound lump crabmeat (jumbo lump, claw, or lump crabmeat can be used)
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 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
- 3 tablespoons chipotle sauce (or chipotles in adobo, blended)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 squeeze of lemon juice, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped cilantro, for garnish
Binding and Texture Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (Italian, panko, or buttery cracker crumbs)
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Set the oven temperature to 375°F, creating an ideal cooking environment for the delicate seafood preparation.
- Butterfly the shrimp, massaging them with olive oil, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, black pepper, and sea salt to develop a robust flavor profile.
- Create the crab stuffing by whisking egg, mayonnaise, and chipotle sauce into a smooth base, then gently incorporating lump crab meat and breadcrumbs to achieve a light, cohesive mixture.
- Carefully place a generous spoonful of crab stuffing onto each shrimp, folding the tail elegantly over the filling to create a compact, appetizing package.
- Position the stuffed shrimp in a single layer within an oven-safe skillet, ensuring each piece has adequate space for even cooking.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until the shrimp turn opaque and the stuffing develops a golden-brown crust.
- Simultaneously prepare a luxurious garlic butter by gently melting butter with minced garlic, optionally enhancing with an extra splash of chipotle sauce for depth.
- Remove the shrimp from the oven and generously drizzle with the aromatic garlic butter.
- Finish the dish by garnishing with freshly chopped cilantro and a vibrant squeeze of lemon juice, balancing the rich flavors and adding a bright, fresh touch.
Notes
- Preparation requires minimal kitchen skills but delivers maximum flavor impact, making it an impressive yet straightforward dish.
- Selecting fresh, high-quality seafood is crucial for achieving the best taste and texture in this festive recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg