Stuffed Shrimp
Stuffed shrimp featuring a flavorful crab and bread filling, lightly seasoned and fried to golden perfection. This dish combines the sweetness of shrimp with savory crab meat, making it ideal for seafood lovers and special occasions. Crispy, tender, and rich in flavor, it’s sure to impress guests.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Saute the finely chopped onion, green pepper, and celery in butter until tender.
- Soak the crumbled bread in milk.
- Combine the sauteed vegetables, soaked bread, and crab meat.
- Mix thoroughly and season with salt, pepper, and a dash of cayenne.
- Split the raw shrimp almost in half, leaving the tail on.
- Stuff each shrimp with the crab meat mixture and press the halves together.
- Dip the stuffed shrimp in seasoned flour, then in beaten eggs.
- Roll the shrimp in cracker meal.
- Deep fry in hot fat at about 375°F until golden brown.
- Serve hot with your preferred sauce.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
779
kcal
39% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).