Description
A delightful seafood dish combining juicy shrimp with a rich and flavorful filling, perfect for dinner parties or cozy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs of 16-20 shrimp (deveined and butterflied)
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp 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 (e.g., mozzarella and pepper jack)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp dried herbs
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and zest
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp fresh dill (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a bowl, season the deveined, butterflied shrimp with a mix of olive oil, smoked paprika, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper.
- For the filling, combine crab meat, prepared spinach, artichokes, mayonnaise, breadcrumbs, cheese, minced garlic, dried herbs, and garlic salt in a separate bowl.
- Carefully fill each butterflied shrimp with the stuffing mixture.
- Arrange the stuffed shrimp on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, until shrimp are thoroughly cooked and the stuffing is nicely golden.
- For serving, melt some butter with minced garlic and drizzle it over the plated shrimp.
Notes
Feel free to substitute crab meat with additional veggies for a vegetarian option or swap out the cheese based on your preference. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: stuffed shrimp, seafood, easy dinner, crab stuffed shrimp, baked shrimp, party food, special occasion