Stuffed Shrimp Recipe
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Ingredients
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Shrimp
Stuffing
Topping
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Prepare the Shrimp
Carefully butterfly each shrimp by slicing down the back, being cautious not to cut all the way through. Set aside.
Stuffing
- 3
Make the Stuffing
In a mixing bowl, combine crushed saltine crackers, cooked crab meat, softened cream cheese, chopped green onions, minced garlic, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 4
Stuff the Shrimp
Spoon the stuffing mixture into each butterflied shrimp, packing it in gently but firmly.
Baking
- 5
Arrange and Bake
Place the stuffed shrimp on a baking dish. Drizzle the melted butter over the shrimp and sprinkle paprika on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
- 6
Garnish
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
