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Lemon-Scented Stuffed Shrimp

2
Points® value
Total Time
25 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
Difficulty
Moderate
Jumbo shrimp or prawns are an impressive way to say, "I love you."

Ingredients

Uncooked shrimp

8 oz, about 6 jumbo-size

Lemon zest

2½ tsp(s), or zest of 1 medium lemon

Garlic salt

¼ tsp(s)

Smoked paprika

¼ tsp(s)

Mixed grain bread

2 slice(s), broked into coarse crumbs

Red bell pepper

1 small, chopped

Dried thyme

tsp(s)

Smoked paprika

tsp(s)

Shallots

1 medium, peeled and minced

Fat free chicken broth

2 tbsp(s)

Garlic salt

tsp(s)

Table salt

¼ tsp(s)

Lemon

½ medium, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Peel and devein shrimp. Butterfly down the back (split but don’t cut through) and flatten. Combine lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon each garlic salt and paprika. Rub over shrimp. Set aside.
  2. To prepare filling, spray small skillet with cooking spray. Add bread crumbs, pepper, thyme, 1/8 teaspoon each garlic salt and paprika, and shallots. Sauté until crumbs are lightly browned, 5 minutes. Stir in salt and chicken broth.
  3. Arrange shrimp in shallow dish. Heap on stuffing. Bake in preheated 450°F oven until done, 10 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges. Yields about 1 1/2 cups per serving.