Description
A delightful stuffed shrimp recipe featuring tender shrimp enveloped in a creamy, cheesy filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs 16-20 shrimp (deveined and butterflied)
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 8 oz lump or claw crab meat (optional)
- 1 cup cooked spinach (strained & chopped)
- 6 oz chopped artichokes (strained & chopped)
- 1 cup mayo (or sour cream or cream cheese)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 8 oz cheese (mozzarella and pepper jack)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and zest of lemon
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, smoked paprika, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Toss the deveined, butterflied shrimp until fully coated.
- In a separate bowl, mix the lump crab meat (if using), chopped spinach, chopped artichokes, mayo, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, breadcrumbs, cheese, minced garlic, and dried herbs to prepare the stuffing.
- Carefully fill each butterflied shrimp with about a tablespoon of stuffing and arrange on a greased baking sheet.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan, stir in the minced garlic and fresh dill, and drizzle over the stuffed shrimp.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until shrimp are cooked through and tops are lightly golden.
Notes
For variations, you can replace crab meat with more vegetables or try different herbs and cheeses. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for 3 months before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 321
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: stuffed shrimp, seafood, easy recipe, family dinner, comfort food