Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp

35 ingredients
1 steps

Ingredients

  • Shrimp
  • 1 1/2 lbs jumbo shrimp or 1 1/2 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled,with tail and last shell segment left on (16 shrimp U10/lb)
  • 1 English muffin, finely minced to crumbs
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted in a little extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted in a little extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 lb crabmeat, drained and picked over to remove shell and cartilage pieces
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 4 scallions, including tops,finely chopped (green onions)
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 2 -4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped,to taste
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (white Worcestershire if desired for looks, but dark tastes better)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, room temperature (4 oz)
  • 1 -2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, to taste
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 dash paprika (if baking naked) (optional)
  • lemon wedges or lemon juice, as accompaniment
  • Batter
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten (optional)
  • 1 1 cup wine or 1 cup water (optional)
  • 1 cup flour (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • canola oil or corn oil (for frying) (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)ORBreading (optional)
  • 2 eggs, beaten with
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

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    ["Butterfly shrimp by cutting down through the back most of the way through the shrimp.", "Devein and press to flatten, cut side up, on a cookie sheet or large shallow baking pan.", "Press with paper towels to remove excess moisture.", "Combine muffin crumbs, nuts, and crabmeat in a medium bowl, and set aside.", "Saute onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until softened.", "Add parsley, jalapeno peppers, capers, and Worcestershire sauce.", "Reduce heat; add lemon juice, cream cheese, and feta cheese.", "Mix thoroughly, allowing to heat just until cheese is smooth and mixed with vegetables.", "Remove from heat, and add to crumb mixture.", "Toss together gently until thoroughly combined.", "Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.", "Place 2-3 Tbsp of cheese mixture on top of each shrimp, molding and smoothing to cover.", "Place in freezer for about 30 minutes to firm.", "If deep frying battered shrimp, preheat oven to 250 degrees F.", "Make batter by beating together egg and beer, wine, or water; if using beer, beat a little extra to reduce foam.", "Add all remaining ingredients, and mix just until dry ingredients are combined with the liquid.", "Let batter rest about 5-10 minutes.", "Heat about 2\" of oil to 375 degrees F in a large saucepan or deep fryer.""

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