Description
This Juicy Baked Jumbo Shrimp Stuffed with Crabmeat Delight recipe features large shrimp butterflied and filled with a savory mix of lump crabmeat, breadcrumbs, herbs, and spices. Baked to perfection with a rich buttery drizzle, this dish offers a flavorful and elegant seafood appetizer or main course that’s quick to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 pound Large Shrimp (Peeled and deveined)
Crabmeat Stuffing
- 1 cup Lump Crabmeat (Or substitute with chopped shrimp or scallops)
- 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs (Regular breadcrumbs can work in a pinch)
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise (Greek yogurt can be a lighter alternative)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley (Basil or chives can be used instead)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (Lime juice can be a substitute)
- 2 cloves Minced Garlic (Garlic powder can substitute)
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning (Can swap for any favorite seasoning mixtures)
Topping
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (Omit for a lighter dish if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Shrimp: Butterfly each peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp by slicing them lengthwise through the back without cutting all the way through, creating a pocket for the stuffing.
- Make Stuffing: In a bowl, combine lump crabmeat, panko breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, chopped parsley, lemon juice, minced garlic, and Old Bay seasoning. Mix gently to maintain the crab’s texture while blending the flavors.
- Stuff Shrimp: Carefully stuff each butterflied shrimp with the crabmeat mixture, pressing the filling firmly but gently to stay intact during baking. Arrange the stuffed shrimp on the prepared baking sheet evenly spaced.
- Add Butter: Melt the unsalted butter and drizzle it evenly over the stuffed shrimp to add richness and help the topping brown beautifully.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque, the stuffing is golden and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to settle and to avoid burning your mouth.
Notes
- For a lighter variation, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt and omit the butter drizzle.
- Old Bay seasoning can be replaced with your preferred seafood seasoning mix.
- If lump crabmeat is not available, finely chopped cooked shrimp or scallops make excellent substitutes.
- Ensure shrimp are thoroughly deveined and peeled for the best texture.
- Serve with a fresh lemon wedge for added zest and brightness.
- Careful not to overcook the shrimp to maintain juiciness and tenderness.
