Stuffed Shrimp Recipe {Grilled or Baked} - Out Grilling (2024)

ByMilisa December 30, 2020October 11, 2023

Stuffed Shrimp is an elegant appetizer to add to any gourmet meal or holiday get together. Butterflied shrimp is stuffed with a delicious crawfish stuffing and grilled to perfection. A great addition to any appetizer menu.

If you are a shrimp fan, this stuffed shrimp is sure to be a favorite. It makes a great appetizer or would be a great to serve alongside your favorite grilled ribeye steaks or make shrimp two ways with our grilled pineapple shrimp recipe.

Ingredients for Stuffed Shrimp:

• Jumbo Shrimp
• Crawfish Tails
• Olive Oil
• Onion
• Bell Pepper
• Celery
• Egg
• Panko Bread Crumbs
• Brown Sugar
• Cajun seasoning

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How to Make Stuffed Shrimp:

• Peel and devein shrimp.

• Butterfly shrimp by cutting shrimp about 3/4 of the way through all the way from the head end to the tail.

• Fold the tail end of the shrimp under and place on a grill pan and place in the refrigerator while you prepare the stuffing.

• Cook diced onion, bell peppers and celery in olive oil until vegetables are softened.

• Cool slightly and place on a cutting board with crawfish tails.

• Chop fine.

• Pour mixture into a bowl and combine with a beaten egg, Panko, brown sugar and Cajun seasoning.

• Scoop into about 1 tablespoon sized balls and place on top of shrimp.
• Top each with a crawfish tail if desired.

• Grill over indirect heat with hickory for smoke flavor with the grill closed about 15- 20 minutes or until shrimp reaches 145° using a digital thermometer.

• Remove from grill and serve immediately.

Shrimp appetizers are always a big hit and if you are looking for something beyond the classic shrimp co*cktail, this Stuffed Shrimp is a surefire hit. We also love this quick and easy Honey Garlic Shrimp for a great addition to any appetizer spread.

Conventional Oven Method:

If you aren’t grilling, you can always bake these shrimp appetizers in the oven. Just place on a lined baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes at 375° or until shrimp reaches 145° internal temperature.

How to Store and Reheat:

Store leftover stuffed shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 days.

Reheat in a 350° oven for about 8 -10 minutes or until heated through.

Stuffed shrimp would make a great starter to our Maple Ginger Glazed Salmon for entertaining guests or a special occasion dinner.

You might also like this delicious Grilled Buffalo Shrimp recipe for a quick and easy appetizer.

These Stuffed Shrimp appetizers are sure to elevate celebration meal or holiday gathering. The amazing flavor combination will be a show stopping addition to any get together.

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Yield: 8 servings

Stuffed Shrimp

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Stuffed Shrimp is an elegant appetizer to add to any gourmet meal or holiday get together. Butterflied shrimp is stuffed with a delicious crawfish stuffing and grilled to perfection. A great addition to any appetizer menu.

Ingredients

• 1 pound Jumbo Shrimp (16 - 20 count)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 1 1/4 cups cooked crawfish tails (divided use)
• 1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Cajun spice mix

Instructions

1. Peel and devein shrimp.
2. Butterfly shrimp by cutting 3/4 of the way through from the head to the tail. Fold tail end under and place on a grill pan.
3. Set shrimp in the refrigerator while you prep the stuffing.
4. Add olive oil to a skillet and cook bell peppers, onions and celery until softened.
5. Pour onto a cutting board and add 1 cup of crawfish tails. Chop fine.
6. Add mixture to a bowl with beaten egg, Panko and Cajun spices and mix well.
7. Scoop by about tablespoonfuls and mound onto shrimp.
8. Top each with a crawfish tail.
9. Prepare a grill fire to about 300° with hickory for smoke flavor.
10. Grill over indirect heat with the grill lid closed about 15- 20 minutes.
11. Check shrimp with a digital thermometer cooking until shrimp reaches 145°.
12. Remove from grill and serve immediately.

Notes

Conventional Oven Method:

Bake on a lined baking sheet at 375° for about 20 minutes.

Store leftover stuffed shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 days. Reheat in 325° for about 8 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 143Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 1001mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 20g

Nutritional information is estimated and may not be accurate.

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