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Make Your Holiday Appetizers Stand Out with Stuffed Shrimp!

Impress your guests with these delicious stuffed shrimp, perfect for any holiday gathering. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, they're sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Paprika, for dusting
  • Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Butterfly the shrimp by slicing along the back.
  3. Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  4. Mix well until fully incorporated.
  5. Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the butterflied shrimp.
  6. Place the stuffed shrimp on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Dust the stuffed shrimp with paprika.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until shrimp is pink and stuffing is golden brown.
  9. Serve immediately with lemon wedges, if desired.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the cream cheese mixture.