Crab Cake Stuffed Shrimp
Basic Information
- Servings: 24
- Ready in: 45 minutes
- Preparation time: -
- Cooking time: -
- Rating: 29.90
- Health score: 1.00
- Weight Watcher points: 3.00
Summary
Crab Cake Stuffed Shrimp requires roughly 45 minutes from start to finish. Watching your figure? This pescatarian recipe has 94 calories, 5g of protein, and 6g of fat per serving. For 63 cents per serving, you get a hor d'oeuvre that serves 24. Not a lot of people made this recipe, and 6 would say it hit the spot. This recipe from Foodista requires garlic, ground pepper, bell pepper, and old bay seasoning. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 20%, which is not so tremendous. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Crab Cake Stuffed Shrimp, Crab Stuffed Shrimp, and Crab Stuffed Shrimp.
Ingredients
butter10 tablespoons
onion1 cup
bell pepper1 cup
bell pepper1 cup
wine0.5 cup
garlic2 cloves
crab meat8 ounce
round buttery crackers30
panko bread crumbs0.5 cup
ground pepper0.5 teaspoon
old bay seasoning1 teaspoon
salt1 teaspoon
ground pepper1 teaspoon
shrimp24 large
optional: lemon1
Instructions
Step 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Heat 5 tablespoons butter until melted.
Step 3
Add onion and saute until translucent.
Step 4
Add bell pepper, remaining 5 tablespoons butter, wine and garlic.
Step 5
Cook until tender (about 4 minutes).
Step 6
In a large bowl, add crab meat, onion mixture, cracker crumbs, panko, red pepper, Old Bay, salt and pepper.
Step 7
Stir to combine.
Step 8
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to 24 hours.
Step 9
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Step 10
Using a sharp knife and staring at the tail end, butterfly each shrimp.
Step 11
Place each butterflied shrimp on prepared pan, pressing to flatten.
Step 12
Form about 3 tablespoons crab mixture into an ball.
Step 13
Place on top of shrimp, pressing the shrimp tail over the crab.
Step 14
Repeat with remaining shrimp and crab mixture.
Step 15
Bake 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 16
OPTIONAL: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over cooked appetizer.
Step 17
Serve immediately.
Categories
Dish Types: antipasti, starter, snack, appetizer, antipasto, hor d'oeuvre
Diets: pescatarian