Description
These elegant Stuffed Shrimp are filled with a savory blend of panko breadcrumbs, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs, then baked to perfection until golden and tender. Ideal for holidays, dinner parties, or a special seafood dinner, this recipe combines simple ingredients to create a sophisticated and flavorful dish that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 lb large shrimp (16–20 count), peeled and deveined with tails on
Stuffing
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
To Serve
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the shrimp evenly.
- Prepare Shrimp: Butterfly each shrimp by slicing along the back without cutting all the way through, creating a pocket to hold the stuffing.
- Arrange Shrimp: Lightly grease a baking dish and arrange the butterflied shrimp in a single layer to prepare for stuffing and baking.
- Make Stuffing: In a mixing bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon zest, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Stuff Shrimp: Spoon a small amount of the breadcrumb mixture onto each butterflied shrimp, pressing gently so the stuffing adheres well.
- Bake Shrimp: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and the stuffing is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges to squeeze over the top for added brightness.
Notes
- Avoid overcooking the shrimp to prevent a rubbery texture.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the breadcrumb mixture.
- This dish pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or a crisp green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
