Description
This Stuffed Shrimp Recipe is a luxurious and flavorful seafood dish, perfect for special occasions or gourmet home-cooked meals. Large, butterflied shrimp are filled with a savory breadcrumb and crabmeat stuffing, then baked or broiled to perfection. Whether served as an appetizer or main course, this dish is sure to impress with its balance of textures and bold flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp:
- 12 large shrimp (jumbo or colossal, cleaned, deveined, and butterflied)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
For the Stuffing:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (or gluten-free substitute)
- ½ cup lump crabmeat (optional for added flavor)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Shrimp: Clean, devein, and butterfly shrimp. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Arrange on the baking sheet.
- Make the Stuffing: In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, crabmeat, melted butter, garlic, parsley, paprika, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice until combined.
- Stuff the Shrimp: Spoon a small amount of stuffing into the butterflied opening of each shrimp, pressing gently to secure.
- Bake: Cook for 12–15 minutes, until shrimp turn pink and stuffing is golden.
- Optional Broil: For a crispy top, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges. Enjoy hot!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the stuffing.
- For a richer stuffing, mix in 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese.
- To make it dairy-free, replace butter with olive oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 stuffed shrimp
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Stuffed shrimp, seafood recipe, baked shrimp, shrimp appetizer, gourmet shrimp dish