High Protein Delicious Stuffed Shrimp
Elevate your seafood game with this High-Protein Delicious Stuffed Shrimp recipe, a perfect fusion of gourmet flavors and healthy ingredients! Juicy, butterflied shrimp are generously stuffed with a creamy, savory blend of lump crab meat, part-skim ricotta, and Parmesan cheese, accented by the freshness of red bell peppers, green onions, and parsley. Enhanced with a touch of garlic, lemon juice, and paprika, this dish achieves the perfect balance of zesty and comforting flavors. Ready in just 40 minutes, this protein-packed recipe is ideal as an impressive appetizer or a satisfying main dish when served alongside a crisp salad or your favorite sides. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or craving a healthy shrimp recipe, this easy baked stuffed shrimp is guaranteed to impress!
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Ingredients
- 12 Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 oz Lump crab meat
- 0.5 cup Part-skim ricotta cheese
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 Red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 Green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 tsp Paprika
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, combine crab meat, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, red bell pepper, green onions, and minced garlic.
Step 3
Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and paprika to the stuffing mixture. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
Step 4
Lay the shrimp on a clean surface and butterfly them by making a shallow cut down the back and stopping at the tail.
Step 5
Stuff each shrimp with a generous spoonful of the crab mixture, pressing gently to ensure it stays in place.
Step 6
Transfer the stuffed shrimp to the prepared baking sheet, arranging them in a single layer.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and the stuffing is slightly golden on top.
Step 8
Garnish the stuffed shrimp with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Step 9
Serve immediately as an appetizer or main dish alongside a fresh salad or your choice of side.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1681.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1640.3 |
| Total Fat 36.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 13.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 2087.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3635.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 33.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.5g | |
| Protein 302.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1539.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4349.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories