Delicious Crab Stuffed Shrimp (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Shrimp Ingredients
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2 lbs shrimp (16-20 count), peeled, deveined, and cut open
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1 tbsp oil (olive works great)
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp dried Italian herbs
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1 tsp onion powder
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2 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp Old Bay spice mix
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1/2 tsp ground black pepper
→ Filling Mixture
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1 cup spinach (cooked and finely chopped)
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8 oz crab meat (optional, either lump or claw)
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6 oz artichoke hearts (strained and chopped)
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1 tbsp Dijon mustard
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1 tbsp minced garlic
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1 tsp dried spices or herbs
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1 cup mayonnaise (swap for sour cream or cream cheese if you’d like)
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8 oz shredded cheese (a mix of mozzarella and pepper jack suggested)
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1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Italian style works best)
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1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
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Zest from 1 lemon
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
→ Garlic Butter Dill Sauce
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4 tbsps butter (unsalted and melted)
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1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
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1 tbsp minced garlic
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F (about 175°C).
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Toss the shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Old Bay, Italian seasoning, and black pepper in a bowl. Give everything a gentle stir so the spices coat each shrimp evenly.
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Stir together the crab meat, spinach, artichokes, mayo, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, breadcrumbs, cheese, garlic, dried spices, lemon juice, and zest in another bowl. Mix until it’s all smoothly combined.
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Lay the shrimp flat on a baking sheet with the opened side up. Take spoonfuls of the filling and pack them into the shrimp carefully. Press down lightly to keep the stuffing in place.
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Put the shrimp in your preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes. They’re done when you see the shrimp turn pink and the filling is golden and bubbly.
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While the shrimp bake, melt the butter in a small pan over medium heat. Toss in the garlic and cook for about a minute until it smells good (but don’t let it brown). Take it off the heat and stir in the dill.
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Take the stuffed shrimp out of the oven and pour the garlic butter sauce over them right before serving. Serve warm either as a starter or part of your meal.
# Notes:
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These stuffed shrimp are perfect as a fancy starter or as part of the main meal with pasta or rice.
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Crab meat isn't necessary—just go with spinach and artichoke for the filling if you'd rather.
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Want it lighter? Swap the mayo for some light cream cheese or Greek yogurt.