CRAB SMOTHERED SHRIMP

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I have had this recipe for years, handwritten. No idea where it came from originally, but what a great dish that really will impress guests.

Provided by Just Call Me Martha

Categories     Crab

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

24 large shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely minced
1 cup celery, finely minced
1/2 cup green pepper, finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 lb fresh crabmeat (or canned if necessary)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 dash Tabasco sauce
1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
1 egg, beaten
1 cup light cream
1/2 cup butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 dash paprika

Steps:

  • Split the raw shrimp lengthwise, so they can be opened flat, but do not cut all the way through.
  • Spread the shrimp flat in a 9" X 13" baking dish and set aside.
  • In medium skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter and then saute onion, celery and green pepper until onion is transparent.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add parsley.
  • Toss this mixture with crabmeat.
  • Add seasonings, breadcrumbs, egg and cream.
  • Toss gently, but thoroughly.
  • Mound crab mixture on shrimp.
  • Melt 1/2 cup butter and add minced garlic. Pour over shrimp and crab mixture.
  • Sprinkle top with paprika and bake in 400 degree oven for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595.6, Fat 44, SaturatedFat 26.3, Cholesterol 300.1, Sodium 1535.7, Carbohydrate 17.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.9, Protein 32.9

Raymond Dawson
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This dish is a must-try!


Hawi Tadele
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I can't wait to make this dish again.


Comfort Lartey
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I served this dish over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Dj Manik
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I added some extra spices to the sauce and it was even better.


Nodoubt Nodoubt
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great!


Bebo Boba
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Rorsheed Wasiu
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion.


Preston Enrique
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The sauce is so creamy and flavorful.


Samiullah Mobile
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I love the combination of crab and shrimp in this dish.


Ebrima Jatta
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This dish is so good, I could eat it every day!


404 sp saju yt
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Juanita Ortiz
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing.


Massa Al shikh
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Ahmad Ahtsham
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The crab and shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


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