Description
Succulent jumbo shrimp stuffed with rich crab meat promise a luxurious seafood experience that elevates dinner from ordinary to extraordinary. Coastal flavors merge seamlessly, delivering an elegant dish perfect for special occasions when you crave restaurant-quality seafood at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 0.5 pound (1/2 lb or 226 grams) lump crab meat (fresh or canned)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Binding and Topping Ingredients:
- 0.25 cup (4 tablespoons or 30 grams) breadcrumbs (panko recommended)
- 0.25 cup (4 tablespoons or 25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Warm the culinary workspace to a toasty 375°F and arrange a protective parchment layer across the baking tray.
- Delicately slice each jumbo shrimp along its posterior, creating a generous pocket for the luxurious filling.
- Craft the maritime stuffing by blending succulent crab meat with crisp breadcrumbs, molten butter, aromatic garlic, aged Parmesan, verdant parsley, zesty Old Bay seasoning, nuanced salt, and freshly cracked pepper until the mixture achieves harmonious consistency.
- Tenderly nestle the seasoned crab mixture into each shrimp’s prepared crevice, pressing gently to secure the delicate filling without compromising the shrimp’s delicate structure.
- Liberate a cascade of bright citrus juice across the prepared seafood ensemble, awakening the underlying flavor profiles.
- Transfer the adorned shellfish into the preheated oven, allowing them to transform for 12-15 minutes until the shrimp transition to a luminous pink and the stuffing develops a gentle golden embrace.
- Remove from the oven and allow a brief moment of rest before serving, permitting the flavors to harmonize and settle.
Notes
- Check shrimp freshness by ensuring they smell clean and ocean-like, without any strong fishy odors.
- Choose jumbo shrimp with shells still on for maximum moisture retention during baking.
- Substitute gluten-free breadcrumbs for those with wheat sensitivities to make the recipe celiac-friendly.
- Pat shrimp dry before stuffing to help the crab mixture adhere better and prevent excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg