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Microwave Stuffed Shrimp

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Submitted by kathy

YIELD

3 servings

PREP

10 min

COOK

10 min

READY

20 min

Ingredients

9 9
EACH EACH SHRIMP
raw, about 1/2 pounds, shelled, jumbo *
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML BUTTER
6 ½ 187.9
OUNCES ML/G CRAB MEAT
canned, drained and cartilage removed
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML BREAD CRUMBS
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML PARSLEY LEAVES
snipped
2 1E+1
TEASPOONS ML LEMON JUICE
0.6
TEASPOON ML SALT
0.6
TEASPOON ML CAYENNE PEPPER
1 1
X X PAPRIKA
optional *
1 1
WEDGES 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 54g (1.9 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 119 62% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 13%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 302mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Sugars g
Protein 16g
Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 9%
Calcium 5% Iron 4%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Sugar-Free
 

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