Baked Stuffed Shrimp With Crabmeat Stuffing Recipe

Elevate your holiday feast with this decadent Baked Stuffed Shrimp recipe! Our family's Christmas Eve tradition features succulent shrimp generously filled with a luxurious crabmeat stuffing, a flavorful alternative to heavy, buttery cracker-based recipes. This elegant dish is surprisingly easy to make and will impress your guests. Prep time includes chilling time for the flavorful stuffing.

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 76.4 kcal
Protein 9g
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Ingredients for Baked Stuffed Shrimp With Crabmeat Stuffing

  • 1 pound Fresh Lump Crabmeat
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
  • 4 tablespoons Butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped Onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped Celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped Green Bell Pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped Fresh Parsley
  • 2 cloves minced Garlic
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • a dash Hot Sauce
  • 1 cup fine Buttery Cracker crumbs
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh Ground Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 pound U 12 Shrimp (large, peeled, deveined, and butterflied)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

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How to Make Baked Stuffed Shrimp With Crabmeat Stuffing

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Line a baking dish (approximately 9x13 inches) with foil and lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.
  3. In a large bowl, combine 1 pound lump crabmeat, 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or salt and pepper to taste).
  4. Cover and refrigerate the crabmeat mixture until ready to use (at least 30 minutes).
  5. In a 12-inch skillet, melt 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter over medium-high heat.
  6. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped celery, and 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 4 minutes.
  7. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and 2 cloves minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
  8. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  9. Add the cooled vegetables to the refrigerated crabmeat mixture. Gently toss to combine.
  10. Stir in 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and a dash of hot sauce.
  11. Add 1 cup fine cracker crumbs, salt, and pepper to taste. Gently stir, being careful not to overmix or break up the crabmeat.
  12. Spoon the crabmeat stuffing evenly into 1 pound large shrimp (peeled, deveined, and butterflied). Place stuffed shrimp in the prepared baking dish, stuffed sides up.
  13. Drizzle with the remaining melted butter from step 5.
  14. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and the stuffing is golden brown and heated through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

14g

Carbs

0g

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Starters Appetizers & Snacks Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Seafood Shrimp Recipes The Americas American Cajun & Creole Southern Holiday Recipes Baking

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Weeknight Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion Stuffings Dressings Appetizers Main Dish Side Dishes Seafood Oven Dinner Party Holiday Event Shrimp Crab Shellfish Equipment Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Baked Stuffed Shrimp With Crabmeat Stuffing?

Baked Stuffed Shrimp With Crabmeat Stuffing takes about 145 minutes from start to finish — roughly 60 minutes to prepare and 85 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Baked Stuffed Shrimp With Crabmeat Stuffing?

Baked Stuffed Shrimp With Crabmeat Stuffing has approximately 76.4 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Baked Stuffed Shrimp With Crabmeat Stuffing?

The key ingredients for Baked Stuffed Shrimp With Crabmeat Stuffing are Fresh Lump Crabmeat, Cajun Seasoning, Butter, Onion, Celery, Green Bell Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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