Lemon Pepper Stuffed Shrimp
Lemon Pepper Stuffed Shrimp
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on, butterflied
- 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, or Old Bay seasoning
For the Stuffing
- 8 ounces lump crab meat, drained, or 8 ounces chopped shrimp
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for garnish
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced, or 1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs, plain
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
For the Drizzle
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a medium bowl, place the butterflied shrimp. Season the shrimp with 1 teaspoon of seafood seasoning, tossing gently to coat. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a separate mixing bowl, combine the lump crab meat (or chopped shrimp), mayonnaise, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, softened cream cheese (if using), 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning, minced garlic, bread crumbs, chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Carefully spoon a generous amount of the crab stuffing mixture into the butterflied cavity of each shrimp. Arrange the stuffed shrimp on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 6 min
- 5
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque, and the stuffing is golden brown and heated through.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
While the shrimp are baking, prepare the drizzle. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning, and 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice. Stir until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Once the shrimp are out of the oven, drizzle the melted garlic and lemon pepper butter mixture over the stuffed shrimp. Garnish with a sprinkle of additional fresh lemon juice and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Lemon Pepper Stuffed Shrimp
For the Shrimp
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on, butterflied
- 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, or Old Bay seasoning
For the Stuffing
- 8 ounces lump crab meat, drained, or 8 ounces chopped shrimp
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for garnish
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced, or 1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs, plain
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
For the Drizzle
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a medium bowl, place the butterflied shrimp. Season the shrimp with 1 teaspoon of seafood seasoning, tossing gently to coat. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a separate mixing bowl, combine the lump crab meat (or chopped shrimp), mayonnaise, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, softened cream cheese (if using), 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning, minced garlic, bread crumbs, chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Carefully spoon a generous amount of the crab stuffing mixture into the butterflied cavity of each shrimp. Arrange the stuffed shrimp on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 6 min - 5
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque, and the stuffing is golden brown and heated through.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
While the shrimp are baking, prepare the drizzle. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning, and 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice. Stir until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Once the shrimp are out of the oven, drizzle the melted garlic and lemon pepper butter mixture over the stuffed shrimp. Garnish with a sprinkle of additional fresh lemon juice and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min