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    Crab Stuffed Shrimp Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Shrimp and crabs are two strange creatures, but boy, do they taste good when combined together. Don't get fooled by the sophisticated look of this appetizer either; it's still very easy to prepare and not as expensive as many would think.

    Not only is it very tasty, but it's also highly nutritious, thanks to the high zinc, selenium, and phosphorus content of both shrimp and crabmeat.

    Crab Stuffed Shrimp

    Raw and unprepared shrimp can often require quite a bit of work, with the peeling and the deveining that needs to happen. Here though, we'll go for pre-cooked wild shrimp to keep this recipe quick to prepare as a last-minute appetizer.

    Using pre-cooked frozen shrimp doesn't change the final flavors or nutritional profile as long as you avoid the farmed variety. We went for the simple route for the crabmeat as well by opting for the canned wild-caught variety.

    The most involved part of this recipe is actually preparing the mayonnaise. As we saw, though, in the mayonnaise revisited post, making your own mayo doesn't have to be a strenuous culinary exercise, and the result is quite rewarding and tasty.

    Serve the final shrimp appetizers on top of lettuce with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce on the side, and you'll surely please and impress your guests.

    Crab Stuffed Shrimp Recipe

    SERVES: 5-6 PREP: 25 min

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb cooked wild shrimp (large ones are best);
    • 1 6oz. can of lump crabmeat (well-drained);
    • 2.5 tablespoon Paleo mayonnaise;
    • ¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning;
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper;
    • Old Bay seasoning (optional);
    Crab Stuffed Shrimp Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. If the shrimp is frozen, thaw it according to the package. Slice the back of the shrimp, starting from the top all the way to the tail. Make sure not to go all the way through but deep enough to hold the crab meat.
    2. In a small bowl, combine the well-drained crabmeat, mayonnaise, poultry seasoning, and black pepper. Note that the crab mixture should be on the dryer side, not overly wet from the mayonnaise.
    3. Stuff each shrimp with the crab. Sprinkle with Old Bay Seasoning if you wish.
    4. Serve with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.
    Crab Stuffed Shrimp Recipe

    Crab Stuffed Shrimp Recipe

    A Paleo appetizer with shrimp and crabmeat that tastes and looks sophisticated, but that's very simple to prepare.
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    Prep Time 25 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 5 people
    Calories 158 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb cooked wild shrimp large ones are best
    • 1 6 oz. can of lump crabmeat well-drained
    • 2.5 tablespoon Paleo mayonnaise
    • ¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
    • Old Bay seasoning optional

    Instructions
     

    • If the shrimp is frozen, thaw it according to the package. Slice the back of the shrimp, starting from the top all the way to the tail. Make sure not to go all the way through but deep enough to hold the crabmeat.
      1 lb cooked wild shrimp
    • In a small bowl, combine the well-drained crabmeat, mayonnaise, poultry seasoning, and black pepper. Note that the crab mixture should be on the dryer side, not overly wet from the mayonnaise.
      1 6 oz. can of lump crabmeat, 2.5 tablespoon Paleo mayonnaise, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning
    • Stuff each shrimp with the crab. Sprinkle with Old Bay Seasoning if you wish.
      Old Bay seasoning
    • Serve with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 0.1gProtein: 26gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 166mgSodium: 484mgPotassium: 323mgFiber: 0.02gSugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 17IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword crab, shrimp, stuffed
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