Microwave Stuffed Shrimp
Yield
3 servingsPrep
10 minCook
10 minReady
20 minTrans-fat Free, Low Carb, Sugar-Free
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | each |
shrimp
raw, about 1/2 pounds, shelled, jumbo |
*
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
butter
|
|
| 6 ½ | ounces |
crab meat
canned, drained and cartilage removed |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
bread crumbs
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
parsley leaves
snipped |
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
lemon juice
|
|
| ⅛ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| ⅛ | teaspoon |
cayenne pepper
|
|
| 1 | x |
paprika
optional |
*
|
| 1 | wedges |
lemon
optional |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | each |
shrimp
raw, about 1/2 pounds, shelled, jumbo |
*
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
butter
|
|
| 187.9 | ml/g |
crab meat
canned, drained and cartilage removed |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
bread crumbs
|
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
parsley leaves
snipped |
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
lemon juice
|
|
| 0.6 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 0.6 | ml |
cayenne pepper
|
|
| 1 | x |
paprika
optional |
*
|
| 1 | wedges |
lemon
optional |
*
|
Directions
To butterfly and devein shrimp, make a cut down middle of back from tail to thick end, cutting almost all the way through.
With point of knife, loosen and remove vein.
Arrange shrimp, cut side up, on microwave rack, tails toward the center.
Spread, cut side open.
Place butter in medium mixing bowl.
Microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds or until butter melts.
Stir in crab meat, bread crumbs, parsley, lemon juice, cayenne and salt.
Divide stuffing evenly on top of shrimp.
Cover with wax paper.
Place microwave rack in oven.
Reduce powder to medium (50%).
Microwave for 5 to 7 minutes or until shrimp are opaque.
Garnish with paprika and lemon wedges.
