Stuffed Shrimp Recipe (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 pounds jumbo shrimp (16-20 count), peeled and butterflied.
02 - 2 tablespoons smoked paprika.
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil.
04 - 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning.
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
06 - 1 teaspoon onion powder.
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs.
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
09 - 8 ounces fresh lump crab meat.
10 - 1 cup cooked spinach, drained and chopped.
11 - 6 ounces artichoke hearts, drained and chopped.
12 - 1 cup mayonnaise.
13 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard.
14 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce.
15 - 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs.
16 - 8 ounces mixed cheese (mozzarella and pepper jack).
17 - 1 tablespoon minced garlic.
18 - 1 teaspoon dried herbs.
19 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice.
20 - Zest of one lemon.
21 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter.
22 - 1 tablespoon minced garlic.
23 - 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped.

# Instructions:

01 - Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
02 - Mix olive oil with smoked paprika, Old Bay, garlic powder, onion powder, herbs, and pepper. Coat the butterflied shrimp with this seasoning mix.
03 - Combine crab meat, spinach, artichokes, mayo, Dijon, Worcestershire, breadcrumbs, cheese, garlic, herbs, lemon juice, and zest in a bowl.
04 - Fill each butterflied shrimp with a generous amount of the stuffing mixture.
05 - Place stuffed shrimp on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
06 - While shrimp bakes, melt butter in a pan. Add garlic and dill, cook until fragrant.
07 - Drizzle shrimp with garlic dill butter sauce and serve hot.

# Notes:

01 - This recipe combines succulent shrimp with a rich seafood stuffing and is topped with a garlic butter sauce.
02 - You can prep the stuffing mixture ahead of time and store in the refrigerator.