Best 10 Easy Stuffed Shrimp Recipes

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Are you craving a delightful and effortless seafood dish that impresses your taste buds without requiring hours of preparation? If so, look no further than our ultimate guide to cooking easy stuffed shrimp. This article presents a curated collection of simple yet tantalizing recipes that will transform your shrimp from ordinary to extraordinary. With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and a variety of flavor combinations, we'll guide you through the process of creating mouthwatering stuffed shrimp that's sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

STUFFED SHRIMP



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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 »

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • 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.

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BAKED STUFFED SHRIMP WITH RITZ CRACKERS®



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My late mother created this recipe over thirty years ago. My grandparents, my father, and myself have enjoyed these baked stuffed shrimp every other Friday for many years. It's a tradition - we eat baked stuffed shrimp for dinner and then play cards! (We've been leaving out the scallops lately due to the high price, and we don't even miss them.) We serve the shrimp with a nice garden salad and rice pilaf or baked potato.

Provided by Julie Cahoon

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (4 ounce) packages crushed buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®)
cooking spray
½ cup parsley
5 saltine crackers, crushed
½ teaspoon celery salt
1 clove minced garlic
4 sea scallops, chopped
½ cup chopped imitation crabmeat
¼ cup butter, melted
¼ cup white cooking wine
20 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix crushed round crackers, parsley, saltines, celery salt, and garlic together in a large bowl. Add scallops, crabmeat, melted butter, and cooking wine; mix stuffing well.
  • Place a shrimp on a flat work surface. Slice horizontally through the middle, being careful not to cut all the way through to the other side. Open the 2 sides and spread them out like an open book. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
  • Stuff each shrimp with a heaping tablespoon of stuffing and place back-side up in the baking dish. Repeat with remaining shrimp and stuffing. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons water to the bottom of the baking dish to keep shrimp moist during baking.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until shrimp are opaque and stuffing is beginning to brown, 15 to 18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601.2 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 318.1 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 42.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 1410.4 mg, Sugar 6 g

EASY STUFFED SHRIMP



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This easy-to-make shrimp dish is topped with a cheesy, garlicky crumb mixture and baked until delicious.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 large uncooked deveined peeled large shrimp (about 5 oz.)
3 Tbsp. KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, divided
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 small clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
6 round buttery crackers, crushed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Toss shrimp with 2 Tbsp. dressing in medium bowl. Refrigerate 10 min. Meanwhile, mix remaining dressing with remaining ingredients.
  • Remove shrimp from dressing; discard dressing. Partially split each shrimp lengthwise by making long cut along underside of shrimp, being careful to not cut all the way through shrimp. Open shrimp slightly; place, cut sides up, in shallow baking dish. Top with crumb mixture.
  • Bake 7 to 8 min. or until shrimp turn pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Sodium 930 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 17 g

BAKED STUFFED SHRIMP WITH CRABMEAT STUFFING



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This dish is part of our family Christmas Eve celebration every year. I love baked stuffed shrimp, but so many restaurants here prepare their shrimp piled high with Ritz crackers drenched in butter. I think the crabmeat stuffing adds somethng a bit more special. Prep time includes the stuffing's cooling time.

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Crab

Time 1h25m

Yield 20 Shrimp

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb fresh lump crabmeat, shells removed (or 2 cans of canned crabmeat if fresh isn't available)
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning or 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning (or to taste) (optional)
4 tablespoons butter, plus
3 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup onion, minced
1/4 cup celery, minced
1/4 cup green bell pepper, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 cup buttery cracker, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 lbs u- 12 shrimp or 2 lbs jumbo shrimp, shelled,deveined,and butterflied

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Line your baking dish with foil, and butter or spray with non stick cooking spray.
  • Place the crabmeat in a large bowl and season with the Cajun Seasoning, Old Bay or salt and pepper, (your choice).
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • In your fry pan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onions, celery, and bell peppers and cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the parsley and the garlic, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Add the cooled vegetables to the crabmeat and toss to combine.
  • Add the mayonnaise, egg, lemon juice, Worcestershire and hot sauce and stir gently.
  • Add 1 cup of cracker crumbs, salt and pepper to taste, and stir gently, being careful not to break up the crabmeat.
  • Spoon the crabmeat stuffing evenly into each shrimp (about 2 Tbsp), and place, stuffed sides up, in your baking dish.
  • Drizzle with the remaining melted butter.
  • Bake until golden, about 20 minutes.

EASY STUFFED SHRIMP



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From sam's club recipes. although this dish was paired for a meal- I believe it is better left as an appetizer. Since this is so simple you can assemble ahead of time and cook as needed while quests are eating and mingling. I love this since I like my spinach and artichoke dip warm. You could even try spicing things up a bit by adding a spinkle of cayenne in the dip or any other spice you like

Provided by Shawn C

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 18m

Yield 18 shrimp

Number Of Ingredients 4

18 jumbo shrimp, raw, peeled, deveined, leave tail on
1 cup of your favorite spinach and artichoke dip (I prefer the kind from Sam's Club)
1/3 cup Ritz cracker, crushed
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 400 degreee oven.
  • butterfly shrimp down the outer side where the vein was so that the shrimp can lay sorta flat with the tail curling up as if a handle.
  • in small bowl mix the dip and cracker crumbs.
  • place 1 Tbsp of dip mix on top each shrimp and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • bake 7-8 minutes until shrimp is pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.6, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 45, Sodium 83.9, Carbohydrate 0.4, Protein 6.8

STUFFED SHRIMP WITH GARLIC CREAM SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings as an appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, minced
2 shallots, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
2 cups half-and-half
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 artichoke, stem and leaf ends trimmed
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil plus additional for drizzling shrimp
1 medium onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 shallots, minced
2 cups bread crumbs
3 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
Freshly ground black pepper
Approximately 3/4 cup chicken stock
18 large shrimp (about 15 shrimp per pound), peeled but with tails on
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • To prepare the garlic cream sauce: Heat 3 tablespoons of oil with the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, shallots, garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are tender and translucent, about 7 minutes. Add the anchovy paste and cook until fragrant. Add the half-and-half and simmer over medium-low heat.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with an equal amount of water and mix well. Whisk 1 1/2 tablespoons of the cornstarch mixture into the sauce. Whisk the sauce as it returns to a simmer. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes then check the consistency. Repeat the process if the sauce is too thin. Season the sauce with salt and pepper and keep warm over very low heat.
  • To prepare the artichoke, shrimp, and stuffing: Put the artichoke in a medium saucepan, add about 2 inches of water and a little salt. Cover the pot and steam the artichoke over medium heat until a leaf pulls off easily, about 40 minutes. Allow the artichoke to cool then pull away the leaves and scrape the fibrous 'hair' from the heart. Slice the artichoke heart and reserve.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and shallots. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are tender and translucent, about 7 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and add the bread crumbs, half the parsley and season with salt and pepper. Moisten the stuffing with enough chicken stock so that it holds together. Set the stuffing aside.
  • Butterfly the shrimp. Remove the veins then lay the shrimp flat, cut-side up. Spoon stuffing into each shrimp. Place the artichokes in the bottom of a greased baking dish. Re-form the shrimp and place them in a snug single layer over the artichokes. Drizzle the shrimp with the melted butter and a little olive oil and bake until they are firm and opaque, about 10 minutes.
  • Arrange the shrimp and artichoke on appetizer plates then drizzle with garlic cream. Garnish with the remaining parsley and serve.

EMERIL'S CHILDHOOD FAVORITE: CRABMEAT-STUFFED SHRIMP



Emeril's Childhood Favorite: Crabmeat-Stuffed Shrimp image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 entree or 8 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 33

1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, picked over for shells and cartilage
2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1/2 cup minced yellow onions
1/4 cup minced celery
1/4 minced green bell peppers
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 1/2 cups crushed buttery, flaky crackers
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
20 jumbo shrimp (about 2 pounds), shelled, leaving tail and connecting shell segment, deveined, and butterflied lengthwise
20 jumbo shrimp (about 2 pounds), shelled, leaving tail and connecting shell segment, deveined, and butterflied lengthwise
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 pound kale, chiffonade
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chopped parsley, garnish
1 lemon, cut into wedges, garnish
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a large baking dish and set aside.
  • Place the crabmeat in a large bowl and season with the Essence. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • In a large skillet, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions, celery, and bell peppers and cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the parsley and the garlic, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Add the cooled vegetables to the crabmeat and toss to combine. Add the mayonnaise, egg, lemon juice, Worcestershire and hot sauce and stir gently with a large wooden spoon. Add 1 cup of the cracker crumbs, the salt, and pepper, and stir gently, being careful not to break up the crabmeat.
  • Mound about 2 tablespoons of the crabmeat stuffing into each shrimp, press gently to close, and place, stuffed sides up, in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of the flaky, buttery cracker crumbs over the stuffed shrimp and drizzle with the remaining melted butter. Bake until golden, about 20 minutes.
  • While the shrimp are baking, heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the olive oil. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring continuously, for 1 minute. Add the kale and saute until the kale is just wilted, about 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the kale on 4 plates. Remove the shrimp from the oven and divide among plates, on top of the kale. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

BAKED STUFFED SHRIMP



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This is a recipe for shrimp with a seasoned bread stuffing. I love to serve this dish when I have guests for dinner because I can prepare the shrimp early in the day. I've always received rave reviews over this recipe and have shared it often. You may add diced lobster or scallops to the cracker mixture just before baking. Serve with drawn butter.

Provided by LRW1

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

40 unsalted soda crackers, crushed
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 tablespoon garlic powder
½ cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup dry white wine
16 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tails

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix crushed crackers, bread crumbs and garlic powder. In a small bowl, blend butter and Worcestershire sauce. Mix blended butter, pepper and Parmesan cheese into the cracker mixture. Stir in white wine, using only enough to hold together the mixture.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Butterfly the shrimp using a sharp knife, and arrange back side up in a large baking dish. Stuff shrimp with heaping tablespoons of the cracker mixture.
  • Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until cracker mixture is lightly browned, shrimp are opaque, and the tails have curled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.9 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Cholesterol 148.3 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 755.8 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

STUFFED SOLE WITH SHRIMP



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If you like stuffed fish, this recipe is the way to go. It's so easy to assemble and cooks in just a few minutes in the microwave, shares Robert Bishop of Lexington, Kentucky. Try it with chicken instead of sole, if you prefer, for a meal that's equally good.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 sole fillets (6 ounces each), halved lengthwise
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
Dash onion powder
1 can (4 ounces) small shrimp, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons 2% milk
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup cubed bread, toasted
Dash paprika

Steps:

  • Drizzle fillets with lemon juice; sprinkle with onion powder. Set aside., In a microwave-safe dish, combine the shrimp, milk, celery, 1 tablespoon butter and parsley. Cover and microwave on high for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until celery is tender. Stir in bread cubes. Spoon shrimp mixture down center of each fillet. Starting with a short side, roll up and secure with toothpicks., Place in a shallow microwave-safe dish coated with cooking spray. Brush with remaining butter; sprinkle with paprika. Cover and microwave on high for 3-5 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Discard toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 232mg cholesterol, Sodium 966mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 44g protein.

CRAB-STUFFED SHRIMP



Crab-Stuffed Shrimp image

Don't go out to eat-rival your favorite seafood restaurant by making these sensational shrimp at home. To make them extraordinary, serve with Hollandaise Sauce.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

16 uncooked extra-large shrimp (about 1 lb), thawed if frozen, peeled (with tail shells left on), deveined
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons dry white wine or nonalcoholic white wine
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs (about 1 slice bread)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 can (6 oz) crabmeat, drained, flaked
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Leaving the tail intact, cut a slit on the inside curve of each shrimp without cutting all the way through. Press open to butterfly.
  • In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion, celery and garlic in butter about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Stir in wine; cook about 30 seconds or until bubbly.
  • In medium bowl, stir vegetable mixture, bread crumbs, salt, parsley, whipping cream and crabmeat until well mixed. Mound slightly less than 1 tablespoon of stuffing onto each butterflied shrimp, pressing to shape.
  • In ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan, place shrimp with stuffing sides up. Sprinkle cheese and paprika over stuffing. Bake about 30 minutes or until shrimp are pink and stuffing is starting to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 210 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 550 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose large shrimp: Jumbo or extra-large shrimp are the best size for stuffing, as they provide ample space for the filling.
  • Butterfly the shrimp properly: Make sure to cut a deep slit along the back of the shrimp, without cutting all the way through. This will allow the stuffing to fill the shrimp evenly.
  • Use a flavorful stuffing: The stuffing is the star of the show, so make sure it's packed with flavor. Experiment with different combinations of herbs, spices, and cheeses.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp: Shrimp cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked shrimp will become tough and rubbery.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately: Stuffed shrimp is best served immediately, while it's still hot and juicy.

Conclusion:

Stuffed shrimp is a delicious and elegant appetizer or main course that is perfect for any occasion. With its crispy coating and flavorful stuffing, stuffed shrimp is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a special dish to serve, give stuffed shrimp a try. You won't be disappointed!

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