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Death-Defying Stuffed Shrimp with Tasso Ham and Crab

Tyler Florence

Copyright 2001 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved

Show: Food 911Episode: Overcooked Shrimp and Mussels in Portsmouth RI

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (18)

  • Cook Time:

    20 min

  • Level:

    --

  • Yield:

    4 to 6 servings

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Prep
1 hr 15 min
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Cook
20 min
Total:
1 hr 35 min
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley, divided
  • 1/2 cup tasso, finely diced
  • 1 cup cornbread crumbs
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1 pound lump crab meat, picked through
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 pounds large shrimp, about 10 per pound, peeled with tails on
  • Melted butter
  • 10 ounces mixed micro greens
  • Roasted Tomato Aioli, recipe follows

Directions

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute the onion, tasso ham and 2 tablespoons parsley for 3 to 5 minutes until fragrant. Combine cornbread crumbs with the sauteed ham mixture in a large bowl. Add chicken stock and blend to evenly moisten. Gently fold in crab meat and remaining parsley. Season with salt and pepper.

Preheat oven to 400-degrees F. Butterfly the shrimp by cutting almost all the way through the inside curl of the body. Open flat to resemble a butterfly shape and devein. Spoon 2 tablespoons into the cavity of the shrimp, fold the tail over to hold the stuffing in place. Perch the shrimps on a lightly buttered baking dish, tail side up. Drizzle with some melted butter and bake 10 to 15 minutes. Serve on bed of greens with Roasted Tomato Aioli.

Roasted Tomato Aioli:

  • 2 egg yolks*
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • Dash cayenne
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 4 roasted garlic cloves
  • Pinch saffron dissolved in 2 tablespoons hot water
  • 3 Roma tomatoes, split and oven dried
  • 1 cup canola oil

Begin with all ingredients at room temperature, they will emulsify more readily. In a food processor or blender, process the yolks, salt, mustard, cayenne, lemon juice, garlic and saffron water. Add the tomatoes and process again. With the motor running, add a few drops of the oil, the mixture will begin to thicken. Then, begin adding the remaining oil in a thin, steady stream. Scrape down the sides of the processor/blender. Check and adjust seasonings.

*RAW EGG WARNING

Food Network Kitchens suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs due to the slight risk of Salmonella or other food-borne illness. To reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell.

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Comments & Reviews

  • recipe Death-Defying Stuffed Shrimp with Tasso Ham and Crab
    judy visalia, CA 01-02-2008

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    fantastic !

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    this was absolutely delicious! fairly easy , I made this at least 5 times for guests .....Never had any leftover! Judy
  • recipe Death-Defying Stuffed Shrimp with Tasso Ham and Crab
    Rebecca Smyrna, GA 05-27-2007

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    First recipe of Tyler's I've been disappointed with

    Rated: 2 stars out of 5
    I had high expectations. Every recipe of Tyler's that I make is jaw-dropping. I went out of my way to get tasso ham at a... cajun meat store, bought massive prawns, and spent a lot of money on great quality crabmeat. I found the recipe to be completely bland. It really needs more herbs and some definite spice. Next time, I will throw in a lot of fresh thyme, less cornbread, and some hot sauce or cayenne pepper (which I threw in anyway, but it didn't really help). The aoli was good, but it didn't really 'go' with the shrimp.Read more
  • recipe Death-Defying Stuffed Shrimp with Tasso Ham and Crab
    Tanaha west palm beach, FL 02-19-2007

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    palm beach loves these shrimp

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    I love the recipe, but I still have not been able to find tasso ham. I use prociutto instead and freshly baked jiffy... cornbread.Read more
  • recipe Death-Defying Stuffed Shrimp with Tasso Ham and Crab
    Dixie Lee Brentwood, CA 01-20-2007

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    Fantastic

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    I prepared this for 8 friends and they were so impressed with the taste and the presentation. The aioli was easy and so good.... Cant wait to repeat this recipe again soon.Read more
  • recipe Death-Defying Stuffed Shrimp with Tasso Ham and Crab
    John Prior Lake, MN 01-02-2007

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    Always Unreal.

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    Tyler how do you do it? Your stuffed shrimp are unbelievable. I have made everything from your, ?Chicken Cordon Bleu? to... your, ?Sage Turkey with Corn Bread Stuffing? which made my Holiday a complete success. You?re the best chef on the Food Network because of your ability to share your expertise, and take simple ideas and turn them into complete masterpieces. Oh, by the way your Margaritas rock too!Read more
  • recipe Death-Defying Stuffed Shrimp with Tasso Ham and Crab
    Renee Canastota, NY 12-26-2006

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    High end restaurant food at home!

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    OMG! Insanely good!! And it's stunning to look at, too. My guests were floored when I brought this out to them as a first... course this Christmas! I was unable to get my hands on Tasso ham, but proscuitto was a suitable substitute. And for the cornbread crumbs, I simply made a quick pan of cornbread from the recipe on the back of my Quaker yellow cornmeal box, but I reduced the sugar amount by half. Then I spun the bread in the food processor to make the crumbs. Very easy. The sauce was the perfect accompaniment to the dish. Just delicious! It takes a little foresight to make b/c the tomatoes need a few hours to dry out in the oven and the garlic needs a while to roast, but it's easy to make. Make sure to check your canola oil before making it. Smell it and make sure it's odorless...stale and/or rancid canola oil will ruin your sauce. Better yet, buy new canola oil for this sauce. (unfortunately, I speak from experience. I had to run out and by more tomatoes on Christmas Eve and do them all over again b/c my canola oil was old. ARRGGH!) If you love shrimp and crab, then definitely make this dish. It is unbelievable!! Another winning Tyler recipe.Read more
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