Stuffed Shrimp Appetizers Recipe

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“This wonderful low-fat treat is delicious, full of flavor, and its presentation makes it especially appetizing. We love it.” Shirley Leasock - Rockwood, Pennsylvania

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Stuffed Shrimp Appetizers Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min.

Yield: 20 Servings

25 10 35

Ingredients

20 uncooked large shrimp (about 1 pound)
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
Dash cayenne pepper
1 can (6 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon paprika

Directions

Peel and devein shrimp, leaving the tails on. Butterfly each shrimp along the outside curve. Open shrimp flat and place butterflied-side down in an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
In a small bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, lemon juice and seasonings. Stir in crab. Place 1 tablespoonful of mixture over each shrimp; sprinkle with cheese and paprika. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Serve warm. Yield: 20 appetizers.

Nutritional Facts 1 stuffed shrimp equals 36 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 46 mg cholesterol, 82 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Stuffed Shrimp Appetizers in Simple & Delicious May 2010, p42