Stuffed Shrimp Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Jumbo shrimps24
 Chopped celery2 Tablespoon
 Chopped green pepper2 Tablespoon
 Garlic1 Clove (5 gm)
 Butter/Margarine2 Tablespoon
 All purpose flour1 Tablespoon
 Milk1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Soft bread crumbs1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Canned crab meat7 1⁄2 Ounce
 Worcestershire sauce1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Lemon juice1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Sifted all purpose flour1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Egg1
 Salad oil2 Tablespoon
 Sugar1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Shortening1 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 2527 Calories from Fat 831

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 93 g142.6%

Saturated Fat 23.6 g117.8%

Trans Fat 2.5 g

Cholesterol 2373.9 mg791.3%

Sodium 2803.5 mg116.8%

Total Carbohydrates 129 g43%

Dietary Fiber 5.4 g21.7%

Sugars 8.8 g

Protein 299 g597.5%

Vitamin A 26% Vitamin C 46.8%

Calcium 113.2% Iron 48.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Thaw frozen shrimp.
Shell shrimp, leaving tails on.
Butterfly shrimp by splitting down the back almost but not all the way through; devein.
Cook celery, green pepper, and garlic in butter till tender; blend in 1 tablespoon flour.
Stir in milk and cook till thickened.
Add bread crumbs, crab, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, 1/2 tea spoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
Stuff crab into slit shrimp, packing firmly.
Chill 1 hour.
Beat together 1 cup flour, 1 cup ice water, egg, salad oil, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt just till moistened (a few lumps should remain).
Keep batter cool with a few ice cubes; use immediately.
Pat shrimp dry; dip shrimp in batter.
Fry in deep, hot fat (360°) till golden, 4 to 5 minutes.
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