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12 jumbo shrimp

1) 6 ½ ozs. can crabmeat  drained or use quality crab  or use more crab

1/4 c. seafood cocktail sauce~(I make my own Sauce   

1/4 c. roasted  red pepper finely diced or red bell

2 T. seasoned Panko bread crumbs *

3 drops red pepper sauce

1/4 tsp. white pepper or use black

paprika regular or smoked sprinkle on as garnish or use smoked chiptole powder seasoning

Seve extra lemon wedges also or limes

Clean devein shrimp-  pat dry-butterfly shrimp (DO NOT cut through.

Mix all other ingredients in a bowl together

Spoon 1 tablespoon or more of crab mixture into shrimp ñ secure with tooth picks.  

Lay in a greased baking dish.

Sprinkle with paprika.

Preheated oven 375 °  F. – bake    12 to 15 minutes or fry with lightly coated batter of egg ñ mayo beaten well ñ dip stuffed shrimp into ñ than into seasoned either Panko bread crumbs or seasoned flour.

Serve with additional cocktail sauce. Make sure the oil is hot each time ñ fry till golden turning or use deep fryer  in 365 or 370 ° F.

Note~ Have add some shredded Pepper Jack cheese to crab mixture or can use smoked cheese or any U like.  *Or add some jalapeño or serrano’s diced to crab~ Oh that is delicious. I make huge ones ñ stuff them well ñ coat.  Don’t want a heavy batter can serve with lemon wedges also.

U don’t have to add the cocktail sauce to the crab or use that much sauce if U do.  Up to U.

After U make it a time or two U will find what U like best.   Make a main meal of this with a great salad or balsamic rice on the side.