Description
Crab Stuffed Smoked Shrimp is a smoky, creamy seafood appetizer made with juicy jumbo shrimp filled with a savory crab and cream cheese mixture, perfect for BBQs or special gatherings.
Ingredients
1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on, butterflied)
8 oz lump crab meat
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (plus more for topping)
Salt and pepper to taste
12 slices thin-cut turkey strips (optional)
Toothpicks (if using turkey strips)
Fresh lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to 250°F (120°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, mozzarella, green onion, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Gently fold in the lump crab meat, keeping the mixture chunky.
- Stuff each butterflied shrimp with about 1 tablespoon of the crab mixture.
- If using turkey strips, wrap each shrimp with half a slice and secure with a toothpick.
- Sprinkle extra smoked paprika on top of each shrimp.
- Place shrimp directly on smoker grates or a grilling tray.
- Smoke for 45–60 minutes until shrimp are pink and filling is heated through.
- Serve warm with fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
Use fruitwoods like apple or cherry for a mild smoky flavor.
Wrapping with turkey or bacon is optional based on preference.
You can prepare the shrimp ahead and refrigerate before cooking.
Reheat leftovers in a 300°F oven or air fryer for best texture.
Add cayenne or hot sauce for a spicy twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
