Stuffed Shrimp

Name: Stuffed Shrimp
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 4-1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish; 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese; 1 pound cooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined; Minced fresh parsley; Seafood cocktail sauce, optional

Sandy Schneider of Naperville, Illinois shares this delightful shrimp appetizer that’s a breeze to make. The creamy three-ingredient filling has a hint of horseradish. TIP: These can be assembled a day ahead for convenience. More Shrimp Appetizers »

Ingredients

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
4-1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound cooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Minced fresh parsley
Seafood cocktail sauce, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, horseradish and Parmesan cheese until blended. Cut a small hole in the corner of a resealable plastic bag; add cream cheese mixture. Butterfly the shrimp along the outside curves. Pipe about 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture into each shrimp.
Arrange on a serving platter. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with seafood sauce if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

Originally published as Stuffed Shrimp in Simple & Delicious November/December 2006