Description
This Baked Jumbo Shrimp Stuffed with Crab recipe is an easy yet elegant seafood dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Plump, juicy shrimp are filled with a flavorful crab stuffing made with buttery breadcrumbs, garlic, Parmesan, and Old Bay seasoning, then baked until golden and delicious. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or preparing a weeknight meal, this dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort. Serve it with a fresh salad, garlic butter rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ lb lump crab meat (fresh or canned)
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs (panko recommended)
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the shrimp by cutting a slit down the back of each one, creating a pocket for stuffing.
- Make the crab stuffing by combining crab meat, breadcrumbs, melted butter, garlic, Parmesan, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Stir until well combined.
- Stuff the shrimp by gently pressing the crab mixture into the slit of each shrimp, ensuring the stuffing stays in place.
- Drizzle with lemon juice to enhance the flavors.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque, and the stuffing is lightly golden.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and your favorite sides.
Notes
- For extra crunch, mix in some crushed Ritz crackers with the breadcrumbs.
- To make it dairy-free, omit the Parmesan and use olive oil instead of butter.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the stuffing.
- Make it ahead by assembling the stuffed shrimp a few hours in advance and refrigerating until ready to bake.
- Reheat leftovers in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes to maintain texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Category: Main Course
- Method: Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cuisine: American, Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Serving Size: 3 stuffed shrimp
- Calories: Calories: 230
- Sugar: Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: Fiber: 1g
- Protein: Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: Cholesterol: 180mg