Description
Savory “Baked Stuffed Shrimp Casserole” merges coastal flavors with comforting Mediterranean ingredients. Succulent shrimp nestled in a creamy sauce promise a delightful dining experience you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein Base:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on)
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (optional)
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Binding and Texture Ingredients:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup Ritz cracker crumbs (or more panko)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup finely chopped celery
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup seafood stock or white wine (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Garnish:
- Lemon wedges
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a toasty 375°F (190°C), preparing a 9×13-inch baking vessel with a delicate coating of cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Delicately butterfly each shrimp by creating a precise incision along the curved back, taking care not to slice completely through the tender flesh. Arrange the shrimp in the prepared baking dish with their elegant tails pointing skyward.
- Gently cascade a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil over the shrimp, ensuring each morsel receives a gossamer-like sheen. Sprinkle a harmonious blend of kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and the signature zesty Old Bay seasoning across the seafood landscape.
- Lovingly distribute the prepared stuffing mixture along the spine of each shrimp, creating a generous mound that promises a rich, decadent filling in every bite.
- Carefully transfer the adorned baking dish into the preheated oven, allowing the shrimp to transform into a golden, bubbling masterpiece of culinary delight.
- Bake until the shrimp turn a translucent pearly white and the stuffing achieves a beautiful golden-brown crust, typically requiring 15-20 minutes of patient cooking.
- Once removed from the oven, let the casserole rest for a brief moment, allowing the flavors to meld and settle before serving this sumptuous maritime creation.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp are fresh and deveined before butterflying to maintain optimal texture and flavor.
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture, which can make the dish soggy and dilute seasonings.
- Use jumbo or large shrimp for the best presentation and most substantial stuffing coverage.
- Experiment with gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed pork rinds for a low-carb alternative that still provides delicious crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg