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Baked Cheese Shrimp

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!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 303 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp (31-40 size )
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Pry open to butterfly, making sure to leave shell intact. Gently rinse in cold running water to remove intestinal tract. Drain well.
  3. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, and sugar. Stir together until well-distributed and sugar is dissolved. 
  4. 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.
  5. Bake in a 400 F oven for about 8 to 10 minutes or until cooked through and the top is golden and bubbly.
  6. 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

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

% 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.