Name: Stuffed Shrimp
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 2 lbs of 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 black pepper; 8 oz lump or claw crab meat (optional); 1 cup cooked spinach, strained and chopped; 6 oz chopped artichokes, strained and chopped; 1 cup mayonnaise (or substitute with sour cream or cream cheese); 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs; 8 oz cheese (mozzarella and pepperjack); 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon dried herbs; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Zest of 1 lemon; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped

Description

A delightful combination of succulent shrimp stuffed with crab, spinach, and cheesy goodness, perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs of 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 black pepper
8 oz lump or claw crab meat (optional)
1 cup cooked spinach, strained and chopped
6 oz chopped artichokes, strained and chopped
1 cup mayonnaise (or substitute with sour cream or cream cheese)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
8 oz cheese (mozzarella and pepperjack)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried herbs
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Zest of 1 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, season the deveined shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper.
In another bowl, mix the filling by combining crab meat (if using), cooked spinach, chopped artichokes, mayonnaise, breadcrumbs, cheese, minced garlic, dried herbs, garlic salt, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Carefully fill each butterflied shrimp with the stuffing mixture.
Place the stuffed shrimp on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until shrimp are fully cooked.
Melt the butter in a small pan with minced garlic and drizzle over the top before serving.

Notes

Serve with a light salad or roasted vegetables. Quality shrimp yields the best flavor.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Seafood

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 150mg

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