Baked Stuffed Shrimp Casserole 

This Baked Stuffed Shrimp Casserole offers all the elegance of a seafood classic in an effortless, crowd-pleasing format. Jumbo shrimp are butterflied and nestled into a flavorful stuffing of crab (or imitation crab), breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, and a hint of lemon—then baked to golden perfection. It's creamy, crunchy, and deeply satisfying, perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or anytime you want something fancy without a fuss.

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and butterflied
  
  

• 1 cup cracker crumbs or breadcrumbs (regular or gluten-free)
  
  

• ½ cup crab meat or imitation crab (optional) n
  
  

• 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1–2 as preferred)
  
  

• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  
  

• Butter, olive oil, or a mix—enough to bind the crumbs (typically ~¼ stick butter or 2 tbsp oil + 2 tbsp butter)
  
  

• Lemon zest and juice (from about 1 lemon)
  
  

• Salt & pepper to taste
  
  

• Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
  
  

Directions

1. Prep shrimp: Butterfly the shrimp by cutting halfway through the back and gently open them. Arrange them on an oven-safe baking dish, cut-side down, tails facing up
   
   

2. Make stuffing: In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, crab meat (if using), garlic, parsley, lemon zest and juice, melted butter (and/or oil), and seasonings. Mix until well combined.
   
   

3. Stuff shrimp: Spoon the mixture over and around each shrimp evenly.
   
   

4. Bake: Preheat the oven to 425°F (or around 375–425°F depending on preference). Bake for 12–15 minutes, until shrimp are opaque and the topping is lightly golden. Broil for an additional 1 minute if desired for extra color.
   
   

5. Serve immediately with lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrients (per serving — approx. ¼ of recipe)

• Calories: 260 kcal
  
  

• Protein: 30 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 13 g
  
  

• Total Fat: 9 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 4 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 210 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 520 mg
  
  

• Fiber: 1 g
  
  

• Sugars: 1 g