CAJUN CRAB STUFFED SHRIMP

Cajun Crab Stuffed Shrimp image

Provided by barbara lentz @blentz8

Categories Seafood

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounce(s) crab meat flaked
1 large egg
1/4 cup(s) mayo
3 tablespoon(s) butter
1 small shallot minced
2 clove(s) garlic minced
1 green onion small dice
2 tablespoon(s) fresh parsley minced
1 teaspoon(s) cajun seasoning
1/4 cup(s) buttery crackers such as ritz
3 tablespoon(s) grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoon(s) mascarpone cheese
salt and pepper
2 pound(s) jumbo shrimp
1 lemon

Steps:

Preheat oven 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
Place the crab meat in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add the egg and mayo and mix well. Set aside in fridge.
Place the butter in a saucepan. Once it melts add the shallot, garlic, green onions, parsley and cajun seasoning. Saute for about 3 minutes then set aside to cool.
once cool add to the crab meat mixture then crush the crackers and stir into the crab mixture. Add the mascarpone cheese and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
Peel and devein the shrimp. Cut them down the back to the tail but not all the way through. Place in baking dish then spoon 1 to 2 tbsp of crab meat mixture on top. Spray with cooking spray.
Bake until golden brown about 20 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges