Stuffed Shrimp
Easy baked stuffed shrimp loaded with crab meat, spinach, artichokes, and melty cheese, perfect for a quick 35-minute gourmet-style seafood meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Seafood / Appetizer / Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American / Seafood Fusion
Ingredients
2 lbs 16–20 shrimp (deveined and butterflied)
2 tsp 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 & chopped)
6 oz artichokes (chopped & strained)
1 cup mayonnaise (or sour cream / cream cheese)
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
8 oz cheese (mozzarella + pepper jack recommended)
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp dried herbs
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Lemon zest (to taste)
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp minced garlic (for butter sauce)
1 tsp fresh dill (chopped)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Season butterflied shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, Old Bay, garlic powder, onion powder, dried herbs, and black pepper.
In a bowl, mix crab meat, spinach, artichokes, mayonnaise, breadcrumbs, cheese, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, lemon zest, and herbs until well combined.
Spoon stuffing into each butterflied shrimp.
Arrange shrimp in a baking dish and bake for 20–25 minutes until shrimp are cooked through and filling is golden.
In a small pan, melt butter with minced garlic and dill.
Drizzle garlic butter sauce over stuffed shrimp before serving.
Notes
Make sure spinach and artichokes are well drained to avoid watery filling.
You can skip crab meat or replace it with extra shrimp or cream cheese.
Do not overbake shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
Add extra cheese on top for a golden crust if desired.
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