Description
This delicious and easy stuffed shrimp recipe features large shrimp filled with a savory mixture of bread crumbs, sautéed vegetables, Parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs, then baked to golden perfection. Perfect as an elegant appetizer or main dish, it combines tender shrimp with a flavorful, cheesy stuffing that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Stuffing
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Finishing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the stuffed shrimp.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and green bell pepper. Cook until the onion is translucent and the peppers have softened, about 5 minutes.
- Toast Bread Crumbs: Stir in the bread crumbs and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until they are lightly toasted, enhancing their flavor.
- Mix Stuffing: Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the dried oregano, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Prepare Shrimp: Butterfly the shrimp by cutting along the outer curve, taking care not to cut all the way through. Press them open and lay flat on a baking sheet.
- Stuff Shrimp: Spoon the stuffing mixture carefully onto each shrimp, pressing lightly to ensure it adheres firmly.
- Add Olive Oil: Drizzle the olive oil over the stuffed shrimp to add flavor and help browning during baking.
- Bake Shrimp: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and the stuffing is golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm to enjoy this flavorful and elegant seafood dish.
Notes
- Be careful not to cut completely through the shrimp when butterflying to keep the stuffing intact.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, especially fresh parsley and lemon juice.
- To make cleanup easier, line the baking sheet with parchment paper or foil before placing the shrimp.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger gatherings.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute bread crumbs with gluten-free bread crumbs.
