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Crawfish Stuffed Shrimp

Stuffed shrimp can make a great appetizer or a satisfying entree. Enjoy a plate of these mouth-watering gems.
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Course Hot Appetizer, Seafood
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 3701.51 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 4 celery stalk
  • 1 onions, raw
  • 1 pound(s) crawfish, tail meat
  • 1/2 cup(s) mayo
  • 1/2 cup(s) japanese style panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup(s) bread crumbs, dry, grated, plain
  • 20 raw large shrimp, tail off, peeled, & deveined
  • 2 ounce(s) butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) shallots
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) minced garlic
  • 1 pinch(es) saffron ribbons
  • 1 tablespoon(s) sherry
  • 1 cup(s) heavy cream
  • 10 crawfish tails

Instructions
 

  • Pulse in food processor peppers, celery and onion; put in bowl.
  • Add tail meat to processor and pulse until ground.
  • In bowl incorporate meat and half the pepper mixture.
  • Add mayonnaise and cracker crumbs; mix.
  • Form into balls; roll in breadcrumbs.
  • Arrange shrimp on heatproof plate; place the tail mixture on fan.
  • Pull fan down; secure with toothpick.
  • Place in 350-degree oven for 10 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Over low heat melt butter in saute pan.
  • Add shallot, garlic and saffron; saute 30 seconds.
  • Deglaze pan with sherry; add cream.
  • Cook until sauce thickens; divide onto 4 plates.
  • Arrange shrimp on top of sauce.
  • Garnish with tail meat and parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 3701.51kcalCarbohydrates: 138.25gProtein: 407.71gFat: 162.76gSaturated Fat: 49.28gCholesterol: 3336.53mgSodium: 7880.17mgFiber: 16.05gSugar: 12g
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