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If you love the magical combination of shrimp and crab you won’t want to miss this Mardi Gras friendly appetizer recipe for Shrimp Imperial from the Cajun Chef Ryan Food Blog.

With Lent just around the corner for those who celebrate it, Mardi Gras is a time of culinary (and other) indulgences that is popular all over the world, from New Orleans, Louisiana to Venice, Italy.

With 70% of the United States (including Charleston, SC) ending up covered in snow this winter (49 of all 50 states), it sure seems like a good time to spoil yourself a little.

Enjoy!

Ingredients:

2 Lb. 21-26 count Shrimp, tail on, butterfly
1/2 Lb. Back fin Crabmeat
1/2 Lb. Claw Crabmeat
1/2 Cup Green onions, chopped
1/2 Cup Celery, minced
3 Cloves Garlic, minced
1/2 Each Juice from lemon
2 Tsp Cajun Spice Blend, divided
1 Tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tsp Crystal Hot Sauce
2 Each Eggs, beaten
1 Cup Italian Breadcrumbs, divided
1 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs, divided
1/2 Tsp Sea Salt

How to Make Shrimp Imperial.

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