Best 5 Crab And Shrimp Delight Recipes

Indulge in a seafood extravaganza with the Crab and Shrimp Delight, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds with its harmonious blend of succulent crab and succulent shrimp. This delectable dish features two separate yet equally captivating recipes: the Crab Rangoon and the Shrimp Scampi. The Crab Rangoon, a crispy wonton appetizer, encases a creamy and flavorful filling of crab meat, cream cheese, and a hint of spice, while the Shrimp Scampi transports you to the coastal regions of Italy with its aromatic sauté of tender shrimp, garlic, butter, and white wine. Embark on a culinary journey with these easy-to-follow recipes that promise an explosion of flavors in every bite.

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SHRIMP & CRAB CASSEROLE

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This quick, easy recipe is truly delicious. The succulent, melt-in-your-mouth seafood flavors and textures make for elegant comfort food. To make ahead, just assemble, cover and refrigerate, then bake when ready. -Jan Bartley, Evergreen, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 packages (8.8 ounces each) ready-to-serve long grain and wild rice
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Spread rice into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Stir in seafood seasoning, salt, pepper sauce and pepper. Fold in shrimp and crab. Spoon over rice. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, covered, until shrimp turn pink, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. To Make Ahead: Can be made a day in advance. Prepare recipe as directed, cooling sauce slightly before adding shrimp and crab. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 195mg cholesterol, Sodium 1127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

CRAB DELIGHTS

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Have these as appetizers or a light lunch. Using English muffins and canned crab meat. You can store in freezer until ready to use, then cook them. This is also good with Clam Chowder for lunch or dinner. Enjoy!

Provided by Ellen Chirichella

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Canapes and Crostini Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (6 ounce) can crab meat, drained
5 ounces sharp processed cheese spread
¼ cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 pinch garlic salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
6 English muffins, split in half

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine crabmeat, cheese spread, butter or margarine, mayonnaise, garlic salt, and parsley. Mix well, and spread on English muffins. Cut the muffins into quarters and arrange them on a cookie sheet.
Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Broil the muffins for the last minute to get them toasted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 39.9 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 567.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

CRAB AND SHRIMP DIP

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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

8 ounces chive and onion cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons white wine
1 cup cooked chopped imitation crabmeat
1 cup cooked chopped shrimp
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan
1 loaf sourdough round bread or baguette, cut into 16 slices
Olive oil

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Mix on medium speed using a hand mixer until blended. Fold in the crab and shrimp. Transfer to a shallow 2-cup baking dish. Top with Parmesan. Bake for 20 minutes or until top is lightly brown.
To make the toasted bread slices, place bread slices on a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil on both sides. Bake in oven for 8 minutes while dip is also baking. Serve crab and shrimp dip with toasted bread slices.

SHRIMP AND CRAB MEAT WITH RICE

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Make and share this Shrimp and Crab Meat With Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Eric R.

Categories Healthy

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 onions, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup flour
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 lbs lump crabmeat
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley or 1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley
3 cups cooked basmati rice or 3 cups brown rice

Steps:

In a large stockpot, sauté onions and celery in olive oil until softened, about 10 minutes, stir in garlic granules.
Combine chicken broth and flour and stir until smooth. Add to celery mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 30 minutes.
Add lemon juice, cayenne and Tabasco sauce. Add shrimp and cook about 5 minutes.
Add crabmeat, green onions and parsley and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Serve over rice.

CRAB AND SHRIMP LOUIS

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This California original of seafood atop fresh greens is defined, in part, by its creamy Thousand Island dressing. If you wish, you can use either all shrimp or all crab meat.

Provided by Scotty

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 eggs
1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
¼ cucumber, thinly sliced
½ pound crabmeat
8 ounces cooked shrimp
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced
8 cherry tomatoes, halved
⅔ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup hot chile sauce
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 lemon - cut into wedges, for garnish

Steps:

Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
Evenly divide the lettuce, cucumbers, crab, shrimp, avocado, tomatoes and eggs between 4 salad plates.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, chili sauce, relish, salt and pepper. Spoon dressing over the salad and garnish with parsley and lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 352.3 mg, Fat 43.2 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 34.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 700.7 mg, Sugar 6 g

Tips:

Choose fresh seafood: The fresher the crab and shrimp, the better the dish will be.
Use a variety of vegetables: This will add color, texture, and flavor to the dish.
Don't overcook the seafood: Seafood cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it or it will become tough.
Use a light sauce: A heavy sauce will overwhelm the delicate flavor of the seafood.
Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is cooked.

Conclusion:

Crab and Shrimp Delight is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of fresh seafood, vegetables, and a light sauce, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish to make, give Crab and Shrimp Delight a try. You won't be disappointed.