Camarão Recheado Recipe
Stuffed Shrimp w/ Crab Meat
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Ingredients
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Shrimp
Crab Meat Filling
Topping
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Shrimp
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Make a slit along the back of each shrimp to create a pocket for stuffing.
- 2
Crab Meat Filling
- 3
Mix the Filling
In a medium bowl, combine the flaked crab meat, softened cream cheese, chopped green onions, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- 4
Stuff the Shrimp
Carefully stuff each shrimp pocket with the crab meat filling, ensuring they are filled generously but not overflowing.
Topping and Baking
- 5
Prepare the Topping
In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and melted butter. Mix until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated.
- 6
Top the Shrimp
Place the stuffed shrimp on a baking dish and sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of each shrimp.
- 7
Bake
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque and the topping is golden brown.
- 8
Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
