Baked Stuffed Shrimp Casserole Recipe
This Baked Stuffed Shrimp Casserole is a delightful seafood dish featuring large shrimp stuffed with a flavorful breadcrumb mixture infused with garlic, shallots, fresh parsley, and a hint of lemon. Baked to perfection, it boasts a crispy, golden topping with a buttery finish. Perfect for a special dinner or seafood lovers craving a comforting yet elegant casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 lb (450g) large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on, if preferred)
Stuffing
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko works best, or use gluten-free breadcrumbs)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped (or 1/4 cup onion)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup white wine or seafood stock (optional)
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Additional melted butter, for drizzling on top
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for baking the casserole.
- Prepare the Shrimp: Peel and devein the shrimp, keeping tails on if you prefer. Butterfly each shrimp by carefully slicing down the back without cutting completely through, creating a pocket for stuffing.
- Make the Stuffing: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter then sauté minced garlic and chopped shallots (or onion) until they become soft and fragrant. Stir in the breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. If using, add a splash of white wine or seafood stock to moisten the mixture.
- Assemble the Casserole: Grease a baking dish with butter or olive oil. Spread a thin layer of the breadcrumb stuffing on the bottom of the dish. Arrange the butterflied shrimp on top of the stuffing, cut-side down, then spoon the remaining breadcrumb mixture over the shrimp.
- Finishing Touches: Drizzle the casserole with additional melted butter and sprinkle the paprika evenly over the top to add color and flavor.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the shrimp turn opaque and the breadcrumb topping is golden brown and crispy.
- Optional Broil: For an extra crispy topping, broil the casserole for an additional 1–2 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
Notes
- You can substitute white wine with seafood stock or vegetable broth to suit your preference or dietary needs.
- Using Panko breadcrumbs will yield a crunchier texture compared to regular breadcrumbs.
- Butterflying shrimp helps the stuffing stay inside and ensures even cooking.
- Keep an eye on the casserole during broiling to avoid burning the topping.
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