STUFFED SHRIMP
Combine the shrimp with a thickly packed mound of seasoned crabmeat, breaded and fried to perfection, and you've got total heaven. The secret to this dish lies in the proportion of crabmeat to seasonings and bread crumbs. If the predominant taste of the stuffing is something other than crab, you've stretched the mixture a bit...
Provided by Jane Netto
Categories Seafood
Time 2h5m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 1. 1. Peel raw shrimp but leave tails intact. Devein shrimp and with a sharp knife split them down the back to butterfly. Set aside.
- 2. 2. In a skillet, combine oil, green onions, parsley, onion, and bell pepper. Over medium-high heat, saute until vegetables are soft, about 3 minutes. Add butter, black pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, and soft bread crumbs.
- 3. 3. Spoon skillet mixture into a bowl and allow to cool slightly. Whisk in 1 of the eggs and add crabmeat and cooked shrimp. Gently mix the stuffing mixture and add salt to taste.
- 4. 4. Shape 24 portions of stuffing mixture and press into the split in the extra-large shrimp. Whisk together remaining eggs and milk. Place flour and bread crumbs in separate pie pans. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- 5. 5. Carefully dust stuffed shrimp with flour, dip into egg batter, then dredge in bread crumbs. Place breaded shrimp on a waxed-paper-lined baking sheet and refrigerate 30 minutes.
- 6. 6. Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet or pot to a depth of 2 inches. Heat to 350 degrees F. Fry shrimp, a few at a time, until golden, about 3 to 5 minutes. Serve with fries or salad. Can also be served with tartar sauce, remoulade sauce, or cocktail sauce.
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Darius Styles
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Reagile Motshegwe
[email protected]These stuffed shrimp were amazing! The flavors were incredible and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.
Hamza Durrani
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The shrimp were perfectly cooked and the stuffing was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Mubiru Ivan
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful. However, I would recommend using a different type of cheese in the stuffing, as the mozzarella was a bit too bland.
Tristan Valencia
[email protected]The shrimp were a bit overcooked, but the stuffing was delicious. I would recommend cooking the shrimp for a shorter amount of time.
Laxmi Rana
[email protected]These stuffed shrimp were a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise they were very good. I would recommend using less salt in the stuffing.
___ABU RAIHAN___
[email protected]I love stuffed shrimp, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The combination of flavors is perfect, and the shrimp are always cooked to perfection.
Aslalm Sagarali
[email protected]This was my first time making stuffed shrimp, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious.
ibsa ibsisha
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was delicious! The stuffing was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked just right. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
jacky kapoyos
[email protected]These stuffed shrimp were a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were incredible, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.