Crab Smothered Shrimp

Just Call Me Martha's Note:

I have had this recipe for years, handwritten. No idea where it came from originally, but what a great dish that really will impress guests.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 24 large shrimp , shelled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion , finely minced
• 1 cup celery , finely minced
• ½ cup green pepper , finely minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley , chopped
• 1 lb fresh crabmeat (or canned if necessary)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ teaspoon thyme
• 1 dash Tabasco sauce
• ½ cup seasoned dry bread crumb
• 1 egg , beaten
• 1 cup light cream
• ½ cup butter
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 dash paprika

Directions:

1. Split the raw shrimp lengthwise, so they can be opened flat, but do not cut all the way through.
2. Spread the shrimp flat in a 9" X 13" baking dish and set aside.
3. In medium skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter and then saute onion, celery and green pepper until onion is transparent.
4. Remove from heat.
5. Add parsley.
6. Toss this mixture with crabmeat.
7. Add seasonings, breadcrumbs, egg and cream.
8. Toss gently, but thoroughly.
9. Mound crab mixture on shrimp.
10. Melt 1/2 cup butter and add minced garlic. Pour over shrimp and crab mixture.
11. Sprinkle top with paprika and bake in 400 degree oven for 20 minutes.

Reviews

[Dr. Jenny]

Made this for dinner a few nights ago. Very rich, very delicious! DH and I ate it all in one sitting, despite serving 4, it was that good. I'd definitely make this again. Thanks!

[DNW7419]

I made this exactly as written, as well as making small changes to please my family's tastes. I use imitation crab, leave out the breadcrumbs and replaced them with a finely shredded cheese (monterey jack for me), and definitely some Old Bay to kick it up a notch. I have made this recipe four times now, twice with the shrimp and twice with scallops replacing the shrimp cause I didn't have any. My DS LOVES this dish with the scallops, and my fiancee' loves it with the shrimp! I love it either way! Very delicious, and it makes you feel like you are eating above your budget, but your not.

[deq]

Delicious. A bit of Old Bay can be added with no loss.