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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Xolani Mantshule
[email protected]I've tried many stuffed shrimp recipes, but this one is by far the best. The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the stuffing is flavorful and moist.
Kikikinani
[email protected]This stuffed shrimp recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing! I highly recommend it.
Saima Jee
[email protected]I love this recipe! The stuffed shrimp are always a hit at my parties.
Daylen Caswell
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The stuffed shrimp are sure to be a hit.
Milly Nassy
[email protected]I made this recipe for a special occasion and it was a huge success. The stuffed shrimp were elegant and delicious.
Za'Niya Izquierdo
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the stuffed shrimp turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
AMADU KABBA
[email protected]This recipe was a little more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The stuffed shrimp were delicious and my family loved them.
Vongani Wendy
[email protected]I've made this stuffed shrimp recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the stuffing is always flavorful and moist.
Pampusi Mkabane
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The stuffed shrimp were a hit at my party and everyone raved about them.
udayaraj sapkota
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I have to say, this stuffed shrimp was delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was savory and flavorful.
Shahkar Ali
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the stuffing was flavorful and moist.
Saifullah Liaqat
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The shrimp were juicy and the stuffing was delicious.
Abraham William
[email protected]The stuffed shrimp turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more seasoning to the stuffing.
Asif AIL N D
[email protected]This stuffed shrimp recipe was a hit! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.