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Maryland Crab Cake Stuffed Shrimp

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This stuffed shrimp recipe features Maryland crab cakes, only takes 8 minutes in the oven, and is easy enough for new cooks to master.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Baked
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Ingredients Equipment Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Maryland blue crab meat Lump crab meat is preferred
  • 8 colossal shrimp
  • 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • ½ tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons clarified butter
  • 6 saltine crackers crushed
  • avocado oil to grease the baking sheet

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 large or medium mixing bowl
  • 1 tablespoon
  • 1 sharp cooking knife or chef's knife
  • 1 wooden spoon or silicon spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Carefully split the colossal shrimp open lengthwise, leaving them positioned to hold the crab stuffing.
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  3. Lightly coat a sheet pan with avocado oil and arrange the shrimp on the pan.
  4. In a bowl, gently combine the Maryland blue crab, mayonnaise, Old Bay, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, clarified butter, and crushed saltines. Mix just enough to bring everything together without breaking up the crab too much.
  5. Form the crab mixture into balls and gently press them onto the opened shrimp.
  6. Bake at 400°F for approximately 8 minutes, then finish under the broiler for another 2–3 minutes, until the tops are beautifully golden. Make sure the shrimp and stuffing are fully cooked through.

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