Cape Cod Baked Stuffed Shrimp Recipes

BAKED STUFFED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Butterfly the shrimp by cutting along the length on the underside of the body, but don't cut all the way through. Just cut deep enough to fold the shrimp open for stuffing. Remove any veins if necessary.
• Combine the cracker crumbs, butter, clams, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper, mixing well. Evenly stuff each of the shrimp with stuffing mixture.
• Arrange the stuffed shrimp in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Pour the sherry into the bottom of the pan.
• Bake at 350°F for about 15-18 minutes, or until the shrimp have JUST turned pink. Transfer shrimp to serving platter, garnish with additional parsley and serve with lemon wedges for accompaniment, if desired.

CAPE COD BAKED STUFFED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoons butter and saute the celery and garlic for 3-4 minutes on low heat. Do not brown.
• Transfer to a small bowl.
• Crush the crackers with your hands in a plastic bag until just coarse and add to the bowl with the celery.
• Stir in the melted butter, lemon juice, parsley, wine or chicken broth and ground pepper.
• The mixture should be barely wet, enough to hold together. But if too wet add more Ritz crackers, or if too dry add a little more broth.
• Cut almost through the center of each shrimp and flatten out cut side up, pointing the tail section up.
• Spray a glass pie dish with butter spray before placing shrimp on it. Then spray each shrimp with butter spray.
• With your hands mound some of the stuffing and place it on each shrimp.
• Sprinkle with just a little bit of paprika, Don't overdo it.
• Bake at 375F for 12 minutes, then place under broiler for 1 minute to brown top lightly.
• Serve with lemon wedges.