Description
Crab Stuffed Shrimp is a delightful seafood dish that combines the sweetness of succulent shrimp with a rich and creamy crab filling. Perfect for any occasion, these golden-brown bites are easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. Serve them warm with a squeeze of fresh lemon or your favorite dipping sauce for an unforgettable culinary experience. Whether as an appetizer or a main course, this dish will elevate your dining table and leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (deveined and peeled)
- 8 oz fresh lump crab meat
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Slice each shrimp down the back to create a pocket.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, crab meat, Dijon mustard, green onions, panko breadcrumbs, and lemon juice until combined.
- Stuff each shrimp with about 1 tablespoon of the crab mixture.
- Place stuffed shrimp in the baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with lemon juice or dipping sauce.
Notes
Use jumbo shrimp for better stuffing capacity.
Customize your filling with herbs or spices to suit your taste.
Prepare the crab mixture ahead of time to save on cooking day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shrimp (120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 105mg