Baked stuffed shrimp is a classic, slightly fancy dish—large shrimp filled with a buttery, flavorful stuffing and baked until golden. It’s surprisingly easy to make at home.
🍤 Baked Stuffed Shrimp
🧂 Ingredients
- 10–12 large shrimp (peeled & deveined, tails on)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 2 tbsp butter (melted)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt & black pepper
Optional additions:
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Crab meat (for richer stuffing)
- Chili flakes for heat
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the shrimp
- Butterfly the shrimp (slice along the back without cutting through).
- Open them flat and place in a greased baking dish.
2. Make the stuffing
- Mix breadcrumbs, melted butter, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add a little water or more butter if it feels too dry.
3. Stuff the shrimp
- Spoon the mixture onto each shrimp, pressing gently so it sticks.
4. Bake
- Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 12–15 minutes until shrimp are pink and topping is golden.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Serve with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes
- Pair with a fresh salad or steamed vegetables
- Add lemon wedges on the side
💡 Tips
- Don’t overbake—shrimp cook fast and can turn rubbery
- Use large shrimp for best presentation
- Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for a crispy top
🔥 Flavor Variations
🧄 Garlic Butter Style
- Add extra butter + garlic
🦀 Seafood Deluxe
- Mix crab meat into stuffing
🌶️ Spicy Version
- Add chili flakes or paprika
If you want, I can give you a restaurant-style cheesy version or a budget-friendly version using small shrimp 👍
