Name: Stuffed Shrimp
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 2 lbs 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 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 mayo (or substitute sour cream or cream cheese); 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs; 8 oz cheese (mozzarella and pepper jack are great choices); 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 tsp dried herbs; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; Zest of 1 lemon; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 tsp fresh dill (chopped)

Description

Plump, juicy shrimp butterfly filled with a savory, creamy stuffing of crab meat and artichokes, perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs 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 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 mayo (or substitute sour cream or cream cheese)
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
8 oz cheese (mozzarella and pepper jack are great choices)
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp dried herbs
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp fresh dill (chopped)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, mix the olive oil, smoked paprika, Old Bay, garlic powder, onion powder, dried herbs, and pepper. Use this mixture to season the butterflied shrimp evenly.
In a separate bowl, prepare the stuffing: combine lump crab meat (if using), cooked spinach, chopped artichokes, mayo, breadcrumbs, cheese, minced garlic, and any additional herbs.
Carefully fill each butterflied shrimp with the prepared stuffing, ensuring a generous amount.
Arrange the stuffed shrimp in a baking dish.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the shrimp are cooked through and the filling is hot and bubbly.
For an extra touch, melt the unsalted butter with minced garlic and drizzle it over the shrimp before serving.

Notes

Serve with a light arugula salad or creamy risotto, and pair with a crisp white wine.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Seafood

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 750mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 180mg

Keywords: stuffed shrimp, seafood, appetizers, main course, crab meat