These stuffed shrimp are a delightful blend of textures and flavors, perfect for an elegant appetizer or a light main course. The sweet, succulent shrimp are butterflied and filled with a rich mixture of flaked crabmeat, fresh parsley, and minced onion, all bound together with a beaten egg. The filling is then coated in breadcrumbs and fried until golden brown and crispy. This dish offers a satisfying crunch on the outside with a tender, briny interior. It is an excellent choice for dinner parties, seafood lovers, or when you want to impress guests with a dish that looks sophisticated but is relatively simple to prepare. Serve immediately while hot for the best texture.
Stuffed Shrimp
Description
These stuffed shrimp are a delightful blend of textures and flavors, perfect for an elegant appetizer or a light main course. The sweet, succulent shrimp are butterflied and filled with a rich mixture of flaked crabmeat, fresh parsley, and minced onion, all bound together with a beaten egg. The filling is then coated in breadcrumbs and fried until golden brown and crispy. This dish offers a satisfying crunch on the outside with a tender, briny interior. It is an excellent choice for dinner parties, seafood lovers, or when you want to impress guests with a dish that looks sophisticated but is relatively simple to prepare. Serve immediately while hot for the best texture.Ingredients
Directions
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Remove heads and peel shrimp.
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Butterfly tails by making an incision along back side, cutting almost but not quite through to underside.
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Spread shrimp flat.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Combine crabmeat, onion, parsley, bread crumbs and egg.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Mix well.
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Press 1 Tablespoon of mixture into shrimp.
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Coat with bread crumbs.
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Fry in hot oil until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 3
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 124.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.1g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
- Cholesterol 193.8mg65%
- Sodium 442.4mg19%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.6g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
- Sugars 0.4g
- Protein 28.1g57%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Source: "Jambalaya, Crawfish Pie, File Gumbo: Creole Cuisine"
For best results, use large shrimp that are easy to butterfly. Ensure the oil is hot (around 350&# 194;°F/175ðC) before frying to prevent the shrimp from absorbing too much oil.
Serve immediately after frying for the crispiest texture. Pair with a lemon wedge or a simple cocktail sauce.
If you cannot find fresh crabmeat, canned lump crabmeat drained well is an acceptable substitute.
