Indulge in this delectable baked stuffed shrimp dish featuring succulent shrimp filled with a savory stuffing mixture, topped with a crispy Ritz cracker crust. Perfect for a special dinner or holiday feast!
Ingredients
- 24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup chopped mushrooms
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, mix together mushrooms, celery, onion, mayonnaise, shredded cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Butterfly the shrimp by cutting along the back, leaving shrimp attached at the bottom.
- Fill each shrimp with the stuffing mixture.
- In another bowl, combine crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter.
- Place stuffed shrimp in a baking dish and top with the cracker mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through and topping is golden brown.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Ritz crackers add a buttery crunch to the shrimp topping.
This dish can be served as an appetizer or main course.
Substitute different types of cheese for a unique flavor.