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cajun crab stuffed shrimp

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

Delicious

yield 2 -4
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cajun crab stuffed shrimp

  • 8 oz
    crab meat flaked
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 1/4 c
    mayo
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 sm
    shallot minced
  • 2 clove
    garlic minced
  • 1
    green onion small dice
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh parsley minced
  • 1 tsp
    cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 c
    buttery crackers such as ritz
  • 3 Tbsp
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp
    mascarpone cheese
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 lb
    jumbo shrimp
  • 1
    lemon

How To Make cajun crab stuffed shrimp

  • 1
    Preheat oven 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
  • 2
    Place the crab meat in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add the egg and mayo and mix well. Set aside in fridge.
  • 3
    Place the butter in a saucepan. Once it melts add the shallot, garlic, green onions, parsley and cajun seasoning. Saute for about 3 minutes then set aside to cool.
  • 4
    once cool add to the crab meat mixture then crush the crackers and stir into the crab mixture. Add the mascarpone cheese and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 5
    Peel and devein the shrimp. Cut them down the back to the tail but not all the way through. Place in baking dish then spoon 1 to 2 tbsp of crab meat mixture on top. Spray with cooking spray.
  • 6
    Bake until golden brown about 20 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges

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