Crevettes Farcies Stuffed Shrimp Recipes

CREVETTES FARCIES (STUFFED SHRIMP)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
• Peel and devein the shrimp. Rinse well and pat dry. Split the shrimp partly through, slicing from the upper curved portion of each shrimp. Place each shrimp on a flat surface and press down to open partly, butterfly style.
• Meanwhile, cook the egg in boiling water about 12 minutes. Drain. Set aside.
• At the same time, put the bread crumbs in a flat pan and run briefly under the broiler until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
• Heat the butter in a saucepan and add the onion, garlic, green peppers and celery. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are wilted but still crisp. Add the bread crumbs, paprika, oregano, basil, salt and pepper.
• Peel and chop the egg. Add it to the bread crumb mixture. Blend well.
• Lay out the shrimp on a flat surface, split side down. Heap an equal portion of the stuffing on top of each. Press the stuffing down and smooth over the top.
• Lightly oil a baking sheet or pan large enough to hold the shrimp in one layer. Arrange the shrimp over the bottom. Brush the tops lightly with the olive oil.
• Place the shrimp in the oven and bake eight to 10 minutes.

MIRLITONS FARCIS AUX CREVETTES (CHAYOTES STUFFED WITH SHRIMP)

Steps:

• Split chayotes lengthwise in half. Put in kettle of cold water and add salt to taste. Bring to boil and simmer about 10 minutes. Do not overcook or vegetables will become mushy. Drain and run briefly under cold water. Drain again.
• Using spoon or melon-ball cutter, scoop out flesh and seeds of each half, leaving shell of about eighth of an inch thick or slightly thicker. Set the shells aside. Chop flesh and seeds fine. There should be about one cup. Set aside.
• Peel and devein shrimp and chop coarsely. There should be about one and a quarter cups. Set aside.
• When ready to cook, preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Heat half the butter in saucepan and add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Sprinkle with flour and stir to distribute evenly. Add milk, stirring rapidly with wire whisk.
• When sauce is thickened and smooth, add chopped pulp. Bring to boil, stirring, and add ginger and scallions.
• Remove from heat and stir in egg yolk. Let stand to room temperature. Stir in shrimp, salt pepper, quarter cup of bread crumbs and parsley.
• Use mixture to stuff chayote halves. Pile up and smooth over.
• Blend remaining quarter cup of bread crumbs and cheese. Sprinkle tops with mixture, patting to help it adhere. Dot with remaining two tablespoons of butter.
• Arrange stuffed halves in a lightly buttered baking dish and place in oven. Bake 20 minutes.