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This Smoked Shrimp and Crab Toast delivered on all points. Savory, buttery, crunchy goodness. The smoked flavor from the grill added another layer that made this recipe the perfect summer treat or party appetizer.
Like crab meat meat then you have to try my crab meat stuffed salmon recipe or my delicious crab meat stuffed smoked shrimp appetizer.
Table of Contents
- Loaded Texas Toast.
- Ingredient List for Smoked Shrimp and Crab Meat Toast
- Step 1: Prepare the seafood mix.
- Recipe Tip
- Step 2: Time to smoke.
- Recipe Tip
- What to do with leftover Smoked Shrimp and Crab meat?
- Products featured in the video
- Frequently Asked Questions:
- Delicious Seafood Recipe Ideas:
- Smoked Shrimp and Crab Meat Toast Recipe
Loaded Texas Toast.
What makes a Texas toast different and special vs. other toast or garlic breads is the size and method of making it. This buttery side dish is made with thick slices of white bread too thick to fit a regular toaster therefore it’s cooked on a griddle or stove top. The crispy outer layer and soft interior make for the perfect flavorful BBQ delight.
What better way to enjoy a Texas toast than loading it up with your favorite BBQ food! Try it with my classic pulled pork recipe or with perfectly smoked brisket. Or better yet, surprise everyone with this delicious, savory and crazy flavorful Smoked Shrimp and Crab Meat loaded Toast.
Ingredient List for Smoked Shrimp and Crab Meat Toast
- Shrimp: I used frozen jumbo raw shrimp that has already been de-veined.
- Crab Meat: I used pre-packed lump white crab meat.
- Texas Toast: use frozen pre-packed Texas Toast instead of making your own. Saves on time.
- Mayo: binder and moisture agent to hold the ingredients when mixed together. Use the brand you prefer most. We are a Hellmans household, but Dukes is a popular choice as is Japanese Kewpie.
- Cheese: I used an equal mix of shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese. I like the mild flavors of the 2 cheese flavors when mixed together. For a little kick, swap cheddar for pepper jack cheese. I recommend buying a block of cheese and shredding it yourself. It will be fresher and won’t have any of the anti-caking ingredients.
- Green onion: the freshness of the green onion breaks up the savoriness of the other ingredients.
- Seasoning: I used an all purpose seasoning for the perfect balance of salt and pepper and notes of paprika and garlic to enhance the smoked shrimp and crab toast.
Step 1: Prepare the seafood mix.
This Smoked Shrimp and Crab Toast recipe is simple and only takes a few minutes to make.
Start by thawing out the large raw shrimp. Next, remove the shell and de-vein if they are not already. Cut them into small bite size pieces.
When selecting crab meat, use what works with your budget. For this recipe I decided to use lump crab meat, but warning it is pricey. A more economical alternative would be imitation crab meat which will work as well.
Recipe Tip
Use white crab meat which is more delicate and flaky vs. dark meat that has a stronger aroma and a tougher texture.
Break down the crab meat lumps into small bite size pieces similar to the shrimp.
Toss the seafood into a larger bowl and start adding the remaining ingredients. For the creaminess add mayo. Add a handful of shredded cheese for the gooeyness, breadcrumbs to hold everything in place, chopped green onions and finally season with Dad’s All Purpose rub. Gently mix the ingredients together.
For the toast, I decided to use frozen garlic toast. All you need to do is thaw them before using. Yes, you can make your own. If you want to make your own Texas toast, use thick slices of Italian bread and top it with my easy garlic compound butter.
Dad’s Seasonings
Must have grillin seasonings!
Step 2: Time to smoke.
I decided to use my smoker for this recipe to add another layer of flavor. However, this Smoked Shrimp and Crab Toast recipe can be replicated on a regular grill or in the oven using the same time and temps. Fire up the grill and preheat it to 350 degrees. Be sure it’s set for indirect heat!
Take a big spoonful the seafood mix and spread it on the garlic Texas toast. Don’t be skimpy with it, load them up! I like to finish them off with a sprinkle of my All Purpose Seasoning. Place them on a wire rack to make it easier to put them on the grill and to take them off.
Recipe Tip
Place the wire rack on a baking sheet to avoid any unexpected and unwanted flare ups from the dripping butter.
Place the wire rack on the grill and smoke for 20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. This will give the shrimp plenty of time to cook through and it will warm up the crab meat. When they are ready, remove the tray from the smoker and let them rest for 10 minutes to cool down.
Top off the smoked shrimp and crab meat toast with some freshly shredded parmesan cheese, parsley and lemon juice. Serve warm and enjoy!
What to do with leftover Smoked Shrimp and Crab meat?
If you have leftover smoked shrimp and crab meat, store it in the fridge in an airtight container.
Enjoy it later or the next day as a dip, make a seafood sandwich for lunch or top the ingredients on a perfectly grilled hot and fast steak and enjoy a ribeye surf and turf dinner.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Yes, this smoked shrimp and crab meat toast is the perfect recipe to replicate in the oven. Follow the same temperature directions and enjoy this wonderful appetizer. The only missing piece to the recipe would be the smokiness you naturally get from using a grill.
Crab meat and shrimp are great protein sources. While crab meat is higher in protein vs. shrimp, both are low in calories and loaded in vitamins.
Delicious Seafood Recipe Ideas:
Fish & Seafood
Smoked Stuffed Shrimp
Fish & Seafood
Grilled Whole Shrimp
Fish & Seafood
Spicy Shrimp Tacos
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Smoked Shrimp and Crab Meat Toast
Ingredients
- 1 Package Frozen Texas Toast
- 1 lb Large Raw shrimp
- 1 lb Lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup Mayo
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Shredded cheese (cheddar & mozarella)
- 2 tbsp Dad's All Purpose rub
- 3 Green onions, chopped
Garnish
- Grated parmesan
- Lemon juice
- Parsley
Instructions
- Thaw out the raw shrimp. Remove the shell and devein if they are not already. Cut them into small bite size pieces.
- Break down the lumps of crab meat into small bite size pieces similar to the shrimp.
- In a mixing bowl, add the chopped shrimp and crab meat, mayo, shredded cheese, breadcrumbs, chopped green onions and Dad'sAll Purpose rub. Gently mix the ingredients together.
- Place thawed Texas toasts on a wire rack and add a few spoonfuls of the seafood mix onto each slice. Top them with my All Purpose Seasoning.
- Preheat the grill to 350 degrees and set for indirect heat.
- Place the wire rack on the grill and smoke for 20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Remove from the grill and let them rest and cool down for 5 minutes.
- Top off the smoked shrimp and crab meat toast with freshly shredded parmesan cheese, parsley and lemon juice.
Notes
- Use white crab meat which is more delicate and flaky vs. dark meat that has a stronger aroma and a tougher texture.
- For a little kick swap out the mozzarella cheese for pepper jack cheese.
- Use block cheese and shred it yourself. It’s creamier and does not have any of the anti caking ingredients.
- Use frozen Texas toast form the grocery store.
- Place the wire rack on a baking sheet to avoid any unexpected and unwanted flare ups from the dripping butter.
Absolutely wonderful. I’ve prepared and served this twice in 2 weeks. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it!
This recipe is 5 Stars!
This is a keeper. Easy and delicious . Great for new cooks and seasoned ones.