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Stuffed Shrimp

Savory Stuffed Shrimp: A Holiday Delight for Your Table

This Crab Stuffed Shrimp recipe is a delightful seafood appetizer perfect for any holiday gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 shrimp
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 16-20 pieces Shrimp Large, deveined, and butterflied
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces Crab Meat Lump or Claw
  • 1 cup Cooked Spinach Strained and chopped
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Artichokes
  • 1/2 cup Mayo Can be substituted with sour cream or cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup Italian Breadcrumbs Gluten-free optional
  • 1/4 cup Cheese Mozzarella and Pepperjack, mixed or substituted
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice Plus zest
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
For the Garlic Butter Dill Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter For drizzling
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Crab Stuffed Shrimp
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Toss the butterflied shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and pepper.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine crab meat, cooked spinach, chopped artichokes, mayo, breadcrumbs, mozzarella, pepperjack cheese, garlic, lemon juice, and zest. Mix until well-combined.
  4. Carefully fill each shrimp with the stuffing mix and place them in a greased baking dish.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the shrimp are opaque and the stuffing is golden brown.
  6. Melt butter in a saucepan, then mix in minced garlic and fresh dill. Drizzle over baked shrimp before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1shrimpCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve warm for the best flavors. Customize the filling as desired.

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