Baked Stuffed Shrimp

Rumor has it (i.e. my mother thinks) that this is the Twin Oaks recipe for baked stuffed shrimp.  Whosever recipe this is has done something right, because it’s delicious.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. large shrimp (U8-12), deveined with the tails still on
• 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup Ritz crackers, crushed
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1 clove garlic, pressed
• 1 small onion, very finely chopped
• 2 tsp white wine
• Optional: 1/8 cup (2 tbsp) parmesan cheese, powdered
• Optional: 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped

HOW TO MAKE IT

• Melt the butter over medium-high heat in a saute pan – add in the chopped onion and cook until translucent, then add in the garlic and white wine and cook until the garlic is fragrant, but not burned
• Add in the breadcrumbs and crushed Ritz crackers and combine well
• If you want to add in the parmesan cheese and/or fresh parsley, do so now and stir well
• Using a spoon, stuff the split side of the shrimp with as much stuffing as it will hold
• Line the shrimp up with the tail upright and the un-split side down in a baking dish with high sides and bake at 375°F for approximately 20 minutes or until the shrimp is cooked and the stuffing is browned on top