Description
A delightful dish featuring succulent shrimp stuffed with a savory, creamy filling of mushrooms, garlic, herbs, and cheese, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup mushrooms, chopped (button or cremini)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your shrimp: Peel and devein shrimp, keeping tails intact. Rinse and pat dry.
- Sauté the filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and mushrooms; cook for 5–7 minutes until tender. Stir in herbs, breadcrumbs, cream cheese, and Parmesan.
- Stuff the shrimp: Gently stuff each shrimp with a heaping spoonful of the filling.
- Bake to perfection: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place shrimp in a greased dish, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 15–20 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and optional extra herbs or paprika.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using different types of cheese or adding a hint of spice to the filling. Serve the dish with a light salad or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: stuffed shrimp, seafood, celebration, party food, shrimp recipe, easy appetizer