This recipe transforms humble jumbo shrimp into a restaurant-quality centerpiece with minimal effort. The shrimp are butterflied and filled with a fragrant stuffing of sautéed onions, celery, and fresh herbs, bound together with buttery breadcrumbs. Quick-cooking in the microwave ensures the shrimp remain tender and juicy, avoiding the common pitfall of overcooking. The combination of garlic, basil, and parsley provides a bright, aromatic flavor profile that complements the sweet seafood perfectly. It is an ideal dish for busy weeknights or when you need a sophisticated meal that comes together in under ten minutes. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the juices.
Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp (Scampi
Description
This recipe transforms humble jumbo shrimp into a restaurant-quality centerpiece with minimal effort. The shrimp are butterflied and filled with a fragrant stuffing of saut&# 195;©ed onions, celery, and fresh herbs, bound together with buttery breadcrumbs. Quick-cooking in the microwave ensures the shrimp remain tender and juicy, avoiding the common pitfall of overcooking. The combination of garlic, basil, and parsley provides a bright, aromatic flavor profile that complements the sweet seafood perfectly. It is an ideal dish for busy weeknights or when you need a sophisticated meal that comes together in under ten minutes. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the juices.Ingredients
Directions
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Peel the shrimp, leaving the tail shell intact. Lay each shrimp on its back and split it almost through the center with a sharp knife to create a butterfly cut, then devein.
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In a 1-quart microwave-safe casserole dish, combine the chopped onion, celery, and 1 tablespoon of margarine.
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Microwave the vegetable mixture on high for 3 minutes, or until the onions are transparent and soft.
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Stir in the bread crumbs, basil, parsley, and garlic salt to the vegetable mixture.
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Brush the butterflied shrimp with the remaining melted margarine. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the stuffing mixture into the pocket of each shrimp.
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Arrange the stuffed shrimp in a microwave-safe baking dish, ensuring the tails rest straight up against the side of the dish for presentation.
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Microwave on high for 3 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 354.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7.9g13%
- Saturated Fat 2.1g11%
- Cholesterol 345.0mg115%
- Sodium 979.8mg41%
- Total Carbohydrate 23.8g8%
- Dietary Fiber 2.4g10%
- Sugars 0.8g
- Protein 49.1g99%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Do not overcook the shrimp, as they will become rubbery. Cooking time may vary depending on the size of your shrimp and the wattage of your microwave. Check for doneness by ensuring the flesh is opaque white.
For a richer flavor, substitute real butter for the margarine.
Ensure the stuffing mixture is slightly cool before filling the shrimp to prevent premature cooking.
