Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Appetizer
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Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Appetizer
Description
This appetizer showcases large shrimp that are patted dry and butterflied to expose more surface area, allowing flavors to penetrate. A thin layer of mayonnaise adds moisture and helps the garlic powder and freshly ground black pepper adhere. The shrimp are then topped with a blend of Mexican-style shredded cheese which melts over them during baking, creating a creamy and slightly toasted layer.
Baked at a moderate temperature, the shrimp cook quickly, maintaining a juicy texture while the cheese browns lightly. The garlic seasoning provides savory depth without overpowering the natural shrimp flavor. Leaving the tails on with them pointing up can add a decorative element, but they can be removed according to preference.
Serve this dish warm as finger food or an appetizer. The combination of creamy cheese and seasoned shrimp makes it suitable for gatherings or as part of a seafood spread.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp 20-25 count large, peeled and deveined (tails on or off
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- garlic powder to taste
- black pepper freshly ground, to taste
- 4 oz Mexican blend cheese shredded
- parsley finely chopped (optional garnish, fresh
Instructions
Prep: Preheat Oven to 350˚F. Line a rimmed baking sheet (I used a silpat liner).
- Pat dry shrimp with paper towels then butterfly using a sharp paring knife. Cut about halfway into the shrimp along the inside curved center of the shrimp then fan shrimp open and lay it cut-side-up on baking sheet.
- Use a butter knife or basting brush to spread 1/4 to 1/2 tsp of mayo onto each shrimp.
- Season shrimp with garlic powder and black pepper.
- Divide the cheese evenly over the shrimp and bake at 350˚F for 10-12 minutes, depending on size of shrimp. Butterflied shrimp cook quickly and if you overcook shrimp, they will toughen so remove 1 shrimp and test for doneness at 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy!
Notes
- If leaving shrimp tails on, arrange them pointing upward for presentation.
- Butterfly shrimp by cutting halfway through along their curved side and fanning them open to cook evenly.
- Adjust mayonnaise amount per shrimp to lightly coat without sogginess.
- Monitor cooking time carefully; start checking at 10 minutes to avoid overcooking and toughening shrimp.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6people as an appetizer
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4shrimp | |
| Calories | 170kcal | 9% |
| Carbs | 1g | |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 634mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 253IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 259mg | 26% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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