Steps:
- Preheat the oven for 350 degrees F.
- To make the crab stuffing: Combine the crab, crackers, scallions, pepper, mayonnaise, egg, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, lemon, and garlic. Season the stuffing with salt and pepper and mix well. Set the stuffing aside.
- Using a paring knife, slice the shrimp down the backs and remove and discard the 'veins'. Deepen the incisions if necessary, then spoon stuffing into each shrimp. Wrap each stuffed shrimp with bacon and arrange them in a large baking dish.
- To make the pesto: pulse the basil, walnuts, cheese, and garlic together in a food processor (or grind in a mortar) then gradually incorporate the oil. Adjust the seasoning with lemon juice and set aside.
- To make the roux: Heat the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour, and cook, stirring, until the mixture, although still pale, looks dryer and no longer smells raw, about 5 minutes. Remove the roux from the heat.
- Transfer the shrimp to the oven and roast until the bacon begins to render and brown, about 10 minutes. Flip the shrimp and roast on the second side until the shrimp are opaque, 5 to 10 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, make the lemon basil cream: Heat the oil and butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture is fragrant and golden, about 7 minutes. Add the wine and simmer for 5 minutes then add the cream. Simmer until the sauce has reduced by half. Add the lemon juice and pesto, then whisk in the roux a tablespoon at a time (use just enough to thicken the sauce). Keep the sauce warm over very low heat.
- Arrange the shrimp on 4 warm plates and serve with lemon basil cream sauce on the side.
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Stuart Johnson
[email protected]This is a great recipe! I'm definitely going to try it out.
Alamin Raj
[email protected]I'm not sure about this recipe. The combination of flavors seems a bit strange to me. I'm not sure if I would like it.
JOSHUA OGUNGBENRO
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too complicated for me, but it looks delicious. I'm going to try it out next weekend when I have more time.
Zainab Ibrahim
[email protected]I'm a big fan of seafood, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.
Joshua Carrillo
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious. The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a quick and eas
Guru Zonda
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe for any party or gathering.
Jennifer Crawford
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a special occasion.
beautiful simelane
[email protected]I'm not a big seafood fan, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new and exciting
Ghulam Mustafa Mughal
[email protected]This is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. The crab stuffing is flavorful and the bacon adds a nice crispy touch. The lemon-basil cream sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I would highly recommend this recipe.
Adam Ahmed
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved the combination of flavors. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Ameer Mahameed
[email protected]This recipe is really great! The lemon-basil cream sauce is light and flavorful, and the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor to the shrimp. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.