Shrimp Stuffed with Crab (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 lb of large shrimp (about 13-15 per pound).
02 - 1/2 lb of crab meat.
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil.
04 - 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning.
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
06 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt.
07 - A teaspoon of black pepper.
08 - Half a cup of mayo.
09 - 1 whole egg.
10 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.
11 - 3 tablespoons chipotle sauce.
12 - 4 tablespoons butter.
13 - 2 cloves of garlic.
14 - Freshly squeezed lemon juice.
15 - 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro.

# Instructions:

01 - Peel the shrimp but leave the tails on. Cut down the back to butterfly them.
02 - Toss the shrimp with olive oil, spices, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat evenly.
03 - Whisk together the egg, mayo, and chipotle sauce. Gently fold in the crab meat and breadcrumbs.
04 - Stuff each shrimp with the crab mix. Fold the tail over the filling.
05 - Bake at 375°F for about 20-25 minutes until the shrimp are pink and the stuffing is golden.
06 - Melt the butter with crushed garlic. Drizzle it over the shrimp and top with cilantro and lemon juice.

# Notes:

01 - Serve as is or turn them into tacos with guacamole.
02 - Keep in the fridge for up to two days.
03 - Substitute chipotle sauce with adobo if needed.

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