Maine Baked Stuffed Shrimp

Elevate your seafood experience with Maine Baked Stuffed Shrimp, a restaurant-worthy dish that's surprisingly easy to make at home. This recipe highlights succulent jumbo shrimp, butterflied and brimming with a rich, flavorful stuffing made from fresh breadcrumbs, melted butter, garlic, parsley, and a touch of Parmesan cheese. A hint of lemon juice adds a bright citrusy note, while paprika and black pepper offer a subtle kick. These shrimp bake to perfection in just 15 minutes, emerging tender, juicy, and topped with a golden crust. Perfect as a show-stopping appetizer or a gourmet main dish, this recipe is your ticket to simple yet sophisticated coastal flavors. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon and watch them disappear from the plate!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 pieces Jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined, tail-on)
• 1 cup Fresh breadcrumbs
• 5 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons Parsley (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil (for greasing the baking dish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil and set aside.

Step 2

Butterfly the jumbo shrimp by cutting along the curved back, stopping before cutting all the way through. Flatten them slightly and arrange them in the prepared baking dish, cut side up.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well until the mixture is evenly moistened and holds together when pressed.

Step 4

Take a spoonful of the breadcrumb mixture and press it firmly onto the butterflied side of each shrimp, forming a small mound of stuffing. Continue until all the shrimp are stuffed.

Step 5

Place the shrimp in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque and the stuffing is lightly golden on top.

Step 6

Remove the shrimp from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with additional parsley and lemon wedges if desired.

Step 7

Serve warm as a main dish or appetizer, and enjoy your Maine Baked Stuffed Shrimp!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	561.9 grams (561.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1717

Total Fat 86.00g	110%
Saturated Fat 42.80g	214%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 504mg	168%
Sodium 3448mg	150%
Total Carbohydrate 175.10g	64%
Dietary Fiber 11.60g	41%
Total Sugars 14.20g
Protein 78.40g	157%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 480mg	37%
Iron 12mg	69%
Potassium 983mg	21%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.3%

Protein: 17.5%

Carbs: 39.2%