Baked & Delicious Stuffed Shrimp
The tantalizing blend of golden-baked shrimp and savory breadcrumbs promises a comforting meal that begs the question: what side dishes will enhance this delightful casserole?
Total time
35 min
Servings
4
Calories
746.2
Category
Dinner & Mains
Elevate your dinner game with these Baked & Delicious Stuffed Shrimp – a quick, elegant dish ready in under 60 minutes. Perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions, this recipe features succulent extra-large shrimp filled with a creamy herb stuffing and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
- 1 extra-large shrimp
- 3/4 salt
- 1/2 garlic clove
- 1 butter
- 1/4 pepper
- 1/2 basil
- 1/2 tarragon
- 1/2 onion
- 1 butter
- 3/4 sour cream
Method
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Shell and devein shrimp, leave on tail.
In a 9 x 12 baking dish (this is what you will cook the shrimp in) combine the oil, garlic, salt, 1/4 cup butter and pepper.
Heat in the oven for 5 minutes.
Prepare stuffing: mix the basil, tarragon, onion, bread crumbs, 2 T. melted butter, 2 T. sour cream (I don't measure the sour cream too closely - add enough so the stuffing is fairly moist) and a pinch of salt.
Split shrimp and put a scant teaspoon of stuffing in each.
Lay in a single layer in the pan (that has oil, melted butter etc in it waiting for the shrimp!).
Baste with the liquid in the pan.
Enjoy!
Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes or so until the shrimp are done.
Cook's notes
- Use fresh or thawed extra-large shrimp for best texture.
- Leave tails on for a beautiful presentation and easy handling.
- Adjust sour cream amount to keep stuffing moist but not runny.
- Baste shrimp halfway through baking to lock in flavor.
Frequently asked
Can I use smaller shrimp for this recipe?
Yes, but adjust baking time to 12-15 minutes and reduce stuffing amount.
What can I substitute for sour cream?
Greek yogurt or cream cheese (thinned with milk) works well as a substitute.
Is it necessary to cover with foil while baking?
Yes, foil traps steam to keep shrimp moist and prevent stuffing from drying out.
