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Ingredients
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Seafood
Vegetables
Dairy
Seasonings
Breading
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Shrimp
Carefully peel and devein the large shrimp, leaving the tails on for presentation. Make a slit down the back of each shrimp to create a pocket for stuffing.
- 2
Make the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine crab meat, cream cheese, chopped green onion, diced red bell pepper, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Assembly
- 3
Stuff the Shrimp
Fill each shrimp pocket with the crab mixture using a spoon or a piping bag, packing it in tightly.
- 4
Prepare the Breading
In a separate bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter until the crumbs are coated.
Cooking
- 5
Coat the Stuffed Shrimp
Gently press the stuffed shrimp into the panko breadcrumb mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
- 6
Bake the Shrimp
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the coated shrimp on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.