Baked Stuffed Shrimp with Crabmeat Stuffing

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2

Line your baking dish with foil, and butter or spray with non stick cooking spray.

Step 3

Place the crabmeat in a large bowl and season with the Cajun Seasoning, Old Bay or salt and pepper, (your choice).

Step 4

Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 5

In your fry pan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Add the onions, celery, and bell peppers and cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes.

Step 7

Add the parsley and the garlic, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Step 8

Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 9

Add the cooled vegetables to the crabmeat and toss to combine.

Step 10

Add the mayonnaise, egg, lemon juice, Worcestershire and hot sauce and stir gently.

Step 11

Add 1 cup of cracker crumbs, salt and pepper to taste, and stir gently, being careful not to break up the crabmeat.

Step 12

Spoon the crabmeat stuffing evenly into each shrimp (about 2 Tbsp), and place, stuffed sides up, in your baking dish.

Step 13

Drizzle with the remaining melted butter.

Step 14

Bake until golden, about 20 minutes.