Shrimp Crab Filling (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Shrimp Prep
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2 pounds of 16-20 count shrimp, peeled, deveined, and split open
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 teaspoons smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
→ Stuffing Mix
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1 cup cooked and drained spinach, finely chopped
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8 ounces of lump crab or claw meat (optional)
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6 ounces of artichokes, drained and diced
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 cup mayo, or swap with cream cheese or sour cream
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8 ounces shredded cheese (try mozzarella and pepper jack)
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1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1 teaspoon dried herbs
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1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
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Zest from one lemon
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
→ Garlic Butter Sauce
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1 teaspoon freshly chopped dill
# Instructions:
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Turn your oven to 350°F (175°C) and let it warm up.
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Put the shrimp in a bowl. Add olive oil, paprika, Old Bay, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian herbs, and black pepper. Stir gently until they’re coated nicely.
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In another bowl, toss together the crab, spinach, artichokes, mayo, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, breadcrumbs, cheese, garlic, dried herbs, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Combine it all until smooth.
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Lay out the shrimp on a baking tray. Scoop the stuffing onto each shrimp and press lightly so it stays in place.
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Pop the stuffed shrimp into your preheated oven. Bake for around 15-20 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and the filling gets bubbly with golden edges.
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While the shrimp are in the oven, melt butter in a little saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic for a minute to bring out the smell. Turn off the heat and mix in the fresh dill.
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Take the shrimp out and pour the garlic butter sauce over them right before eating. Enjoy them hot as your main dish or a tasty appetizer.
# Notes:
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Stuffed shrimp with crab works great for fancy dinners or as shareables before the main meal.
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Feel free to skip the crab if you want—it’s just as good with spinach and artichokes on their own.
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Make it healthier by swapping mayo for Greek yogurt or lighter cream cheese.