Description
A delightful seafood dish featuring succulent shrimp stuffed with a creamy and savory filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs 16-20 shrimp (deveined and butterflied)
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 8 oz lump or claw crab meat (optional)
- 1 cup cooked spinach (strained & chopped)
- 6 oz chopped artichokes (strained & chopped)
- 1 cup mayonnaise (or cream cheese)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 8 oz cheese (mozzarella or pepper jack)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Season the deveined, butterflied shrimp with a mix of olive oil, smoked paprika, Old Bay, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, create the filling by combining crab meat (if using), cooked spinach, chopped artichokes, mayonnaise, breadcrumbs, cheese, minced garlic, dried herbs, and garlic salt.
- Fill each butterflied shrimp with the prepared stuffing mixture.
- Place the stuffed shrimp in a baking dish and bake until the shrimp are cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.
- Drizzle the melted butter sauce over the stuffed shrimp before serving.
Notes
Strain the spinach and artichokes well to avoid sogginess in the filling. Experiment with cheese varieties for different flavor profiles.
