Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that marries the luxurious flavors of bacon-wrapped crab-stuffed shrimp with a luscious lemon-basil cream sauce. This exceptional dish, presented with an elegant plating, will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Discover the secrets behind perfectly cooked shrimp, expertly seasoned crab stuffing, and a velvety sauce that elevates this dish to a new level of sophistication. Elevate your next dinner party or special occasion with this show-stopping recipe that combines the essence of land and sea. Alongside the main event, explore a tantalizing array of complementary recipes, including a refreshing cucumber salad with a tangy dressing, a creamy avocado salsa bursting with vibrant flavors, and a selection of delectable dipping sauces that add an extra layer of indulgence to each bite. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your guests in awe.
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VENISON STUFFED SHRIMP IN BACON WRAP
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 32m
Yield 8 servings of 2 shrimp each
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine venison, pork, basil, parsley, garlic, shallots, eggs, and salt and pepper and mix well.
- Preheat broiler.
- Make an incision along back of each shrimp and stuff with pork mixture. Secure by wrapping the half slice of bacon around each shrimp. Broil until meat stuffing is cooked and bacon is golden brown, being careful to avoid overcooking shrimp.
LADY AND SONS CRAB-STUFFED SHRIMP
A decadent seafood entree or appetizer with cream sauce and basil pesto.
Provided by Paula Deen
Time 25m
Yield 25
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 °F.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook green onions, green pepper and garlic powder until peppers are limp. Place in mixing bowl and add 4 1/2 teaspoons cream, mustard and cayenne pepper to sauteed vegetables, mix well.
- Add cracker crumbs, mayonnaise, egg, parsley and lemon juice; mix well. Gently fold in crabmeat. Form into small patties sized to stuff into shrimp; set aside.
- Split shrimp down the bottom center to tail, being careful not to cut through. Stuff each shrimp with crabmeat mixture. Wrap shrimp in bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place on a baking pan and cook at 350 °F until bacon is crisp and shrimp are pink, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- To serve, arrange 6 shrimp on each plate on a bed of rice, if desired, or serve as an appetizer. Drizzle with Basil Cream Sauce.
- Basil Cream Sauce:
- Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add 1 teaspoon garlic and onion and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add white wine and reduce by half. Add 1/2 quart heavy cream and chicken base and reduce by half again. Add pesto and roux, bring to a simmer and heat until slightly thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Pesto:
- In a food processor, blend basil leaves, walnuts, 1 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic and Parmesan cheese until a coarse paste is formed. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Yield: about 1 1/2 cups
- Roux:
- Melt 1 stick of butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Slowly add flour and stir until lightly browned. Leftover roux can be stored, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for several weeks.
- Yield: about 1 1/4 cups
CRAB-STUFFED BACON-WRAPPED SHRIMP
This riff on a steakhouse classic--shrimp cocktail--is over-the-top decadent. Folding steak sauce into the crab stuffing and brushing it on at the end gives it zip, balancing the seafood's richness.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the top of the oven and preheat the broiler to high.
- Add the crab, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, parsley, lemon zest and juice, garlic, 2 tablespoons of the steak sauce and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a large bowl and stir until well combined.
- Cut a deep slit down the ridged back of each shrimp and open it up like a book. Put the shrimp on a baking sheet and press the tails down firmly so they lay flat. Top evenly with the crab mixture, then lay a piece of bacon across the crab mixture on each shrimp, tucking the ends under the shrimp and making sure they do not overlap.
- Broil until the bacon starts to crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, brush with the remaining 1 tablespoon steak sauce and continue to broil until the bacon is dark golden and slightly charred in a few spots, about 2 minutes more depending on your broiler. Serve with lemon wedges.
BACON-WRAPPED BUFFALO SHRIMP COCKTAIL
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Arrange the bacon on baking sheet and bake until half-cooked, about 6 minutes. Let cool and cut each slice into thirds. Reserve the baking sheet¿don¿t drain the fat.
- Stretch 1/3 of a bacon slice tightly around the center of each shrimp, and secure with a toothpick. Arrange the shrimp on the reserved baking sheet and bake until just cooked through and the bacon is crispy, about 6 minutes more. Immediately transfer the shrimp to a bowl and gently toss with the hot sauce.
- To serve, pour the blue cheese dressing in a bowl and place in the center of a serving platter, surrounded by the shrimp, celery sticks, and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calorie, Fat 17 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 3.2 grams, Fiber 0.7 grams
BACON BASIL SHRIMP ON A STICK
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 26m
Yield 24 pieces, serving 6 to 8 as a
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Hold a shrimp into a straight position in your left hand (or right hand, if you're left handed). Starting at the tail end, insert a skewer running the length of the shrimp. Place a basil leaf on the "back" (the formerly rounded part) of the shrimp. Wrap the shrimp in bacon, tucking in the ends. Skewer and wrap the remaining shrimp the same way.
- Set up the grill for direct grilling and preheat to high.
- Arrange the shrimp on a grate, placing an aluminum foil protector under the exposed portion of the skewers to keep them from burning. Grill the kebabs until the bacon is nicely browned and the shrimp are cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side, 4 to 6 minutes in all, turning the kebabs to ensure even cooking.
THE LADY AND SON'S CRAB-STUFFED SHRIMP (PAULA DEEN)
I am a Paula Deen Fanatic. She is probably the only chef on Food Network I would fall down and worship at her feet. I got the Christmas mag., "Celebrates" and Savannah Country Cooking (this one is SIGNED BY PAULA AND MICHAEL!) for Christmas. I'm posting the recipes here that are in these cookbooks that are not already posted (the ones I want to try, anyway) because if I were to get something on these cookbooks or they got messed up in anyway, I'd have to commit suicide. So...enjoy right along with me!
Provided by Redneck Epicurean
Categories Crab
Time 1h
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- FOR THE SHRIMP:.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the green onions, green pepper, and garlic powder until the pepper is limp. Place in a mixing bowl and add the cream, mustard, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
- Add the cracker crumbs, mayonnaise, egg, parsley, and lemon juice. Mix well. Gently fold in the crabmeat.
- Split the shrimp down the bottom center to the tail, being careful not to cut through the back. Stuff each shrimp with a small mound of the crabmeat mixture. Wrap the shrimp in bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place the shrimp on a baking sheet and cook in the top third of the oven for 15-20 minutes, until the bacon is cooked through. Turn the oven to broil and broil for 4 minutes to crisp the bacon.
- WHILE THE SHRIMP COOKS: BASIL CREAM SAUCE.
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook until light brown, about 3 minutes. Add the wine and reduce the sauce by half. Add the cream and bouillon and reduce by half again. Add the pesto, bring to a simmer, and heat until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- To serve, arrange 4 shrimp on a plate and drizzle with Basil Sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 924.2, Fat 80.6, SaturatedFat 38.8, Cholesterol 328.5, Sodium 1709.7, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.4, Protein 32.9
Tips:
- To make the perfect crab stuffing, combine fresh crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, green onions, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix well. Ensure the crab meat is flaked and evenly coated with the other ingredients.
- When wrapping the shrimp with bacon, use thin-cut bacon slices to prevent them from overpowering the delicate flavor of the shrimp. Wrap each shrimp tightly to ensure the bacon stays in place during cooking.
- To achieve a crispy and flavorful bacon wrap, cook the shrimp in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the shrimp are cooked through.
- For a zesty and aromatic lemon-basil cream sauce, combine heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, fresh basil, salt, and pepper in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir continuously to prevent scorching and to evenly distribute the flavors.
- To serve the dish, place the bacon-wrapped crab-stuffed shrimp on a bed of cooked rice or your favorite pasta. Drizzle the lemon-basil cream sauce over the shrimp and garnish with additional fresh basil leaves for an elegant presentation.
Conclusion:
Bacon-wrapped crab-stuffed shrimp with lemon-basil cream sauce is a delightful and impressive seafood dish that combines the flavors of bacon, crab, lemon, and basil. With its crispy bacon exterior, tender and flavorful crab stuffing, and creamy lemon-basil sauce, this dish is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Follow the tips provided to ensure success in preparing this delectable recipe and enjoy a culinary experience that will tantalize your taste buds.
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