Baked Cheese Shrimp
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4.6
21 reviews
Excellent
Baked Cheese Shrimp
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Level up your party food game with cheesy baked shrimp! They're easy to make with only four ingredients and in under 30 minutes yet look so fancy and taste amazing. They're creamy, cheesy, and seriously addictive!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp (31-40 size )
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon sugar
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Instructions
- Twist the head to remove and discard. Using a pair of scissors, cut the shell starting from the head along the middle of the body all the way to the tail. Using a small, sharp knife, make an incision on the length of the shrimps but not cutting through.
- Pry open to butterfly, making sure to leave shell intact. Gently rinse in cold running water to remove intestinal tract. Drain well.
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, and sugar. Stir together until well-distributed and sugar is dissolved.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet. Spoon about a teaspoonful of the cheese-mayo mixture on each shrimp and spread to cover exposed flesh.
- Bake in a 400 F oven for about 8 to 10 minutes or until cooked through and the top is golden and bubbly.
- Remove from heat and serve hot.
Notes
- If you'd like to switch up the type of cheese, I recommend Monterey Jack, Mexican blend, or processed-filled cheese food (Eden), as they melt quickly and are creamy. DO NOT use mozzarella cheese, as it's very stringy when melted.
- To boost color and flavor, add some herbs or spices such as chives, parsley, and garlic (fresh or powder).
- To keep from overcooking the shrimp, bake at a high temperature of 400 F so the cheese will be golden and bubbly by the time the shrimp are perfectly done.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
303kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
162mg
(54%)
Sodium
863mg
(36%)
Potassium
141mg
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
293IU
(6%)
Calcium
114mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 303 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 303kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 863mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 141mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 293IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
21 reviews
Excellent
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