Baked Stuffed Shrimp Recipe

Serves/Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 12 jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 3 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup coarse bread crumbs made from day old Italian bread
• 1 clove garlic, crushed through a press
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped Italian parsley
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 4 sprigs fresh parsley

How to cook Baked Stuffed Shrimp:

• Split the shrimp along the backs but not all the way through. Spray a baking pan with olive oil cooking spray. Arrange the shrimp on the pan.
• Heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet. Add the bread crumbs and cook, stirring, over medium low heat until the bread is golden. Add 1 tablespoon of the parsley, the garlic and lemon zest; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Remove from heat.
• Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
• Carefully pack the bread mixture into opening in each shrimp, dividing evenly. Brush or drizzle each shrimp with the remaining oil.
• Bake until shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice before serving.

Note:
The Baked Stuffed Shrimp recipe easy to cook and so good!

Tip:
The shrimp can be stuffed and refrigerated well in advance and just baked before serving if desired.

This recipe for Baked Stuffed Shrimp serves/makes: 4 servings

Main Ingredient: Shrimp
Preparation Method: Baked
Cuisine: Italian