Joe’s Crab Shack Stuffed Shrimp Enbrochette

20 jumbo raw shrimp – peeled, deveined
½ c Seafood Stuffing like Joe’s Crab Shack (SEE BELOW)
10 jalapeno slices – halved
2 slices Monterey Jack cheese – cut into 20 equal-size pieces
1 lb raw thin sliced bacon
1. Slice shrimp down the middle of the opposite side you deveined.
2. Lay shrimp cut side up and press 1 tsp prepared stuffing into each shrimp.
3. Place a piece of cheese over the stuffing on each shrimp.
4. Wrap each stuffed shrimp in a strip of bacon.
5. Thread 5 shrimp on a bamboo skewer; repeat with remaining shrimp.
6. Deep fry shrimp in 400 degree oil until bacon is browned or grill shrimp over a high flame, turning once, until bacon is browned or broil shrimp, turning once, until bacon is browned.
Serves 4
Tip: If you like scallops, you can substitute the shrimp with scallops minus the seafood stuffing. The bacon gives this recipe such a wonderful flavor.

Seafood Stuffing like Joe’s Crab Shack

¼ c margarine 1 oz shrimp base
½ bunch celery – trimmed, diced ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
3 large onions – diced ¼ tsp white pepper
1-1/2 tsp minced garlic 2 cups unseasoned croutons
½ lb Pollock fillets ¼ c seasoned bread crumbs
½ lb salad shrimp – chopped ½ lb crab claw meat
-Saute celery, onion, and garlic in margarine until translucent.
-Add Pollock and cook for 5 – 7 minutes.
-Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes.
-Drain most (but not all) of liquid from pan.
-Stir in shrimp sauce and peppers.
-Fold in croutons and breadcrumbs.
-Fold in crab meat.
Serves 8