stuffed jumbo shrimp scampi

Name: Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients: - 2 lbs. large shrimp or scampi,in the shell; - 1 tbsp. margarine; - 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped; - 1 small onion, finely chopped; - 1 tbsp. margarine, melted; - 1/2 cup bread crumbs; - 1/4 tsp. basil; - 1/2 tsp. parsley, chopped; - 1/4 tsp. garlic salt

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Lynnda Cloutier

Mission Viejo, CA

Updated on May 17, 2012

Found this one in my mom's old recipe box.

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Ingredients

- 2 lbs. large shrimp or scampi,in the shell
- 1 tbsp. margarine
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp. margarine, melted
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 tsp. basil
- 1/2 tsp. parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp. garlic salt

How To Make stuffed jumbo shrimp scampi

Step 1

Peel Shrimp, leaving shell on tail section. Lay on back. (the shrimp, not you!)

Step 2

With sharp knife, split almost through (butterfly cut). De-vein.
Step 3

Mix celery, onion and margarine in a 1 quart casserole. Microwave 3 minutes on high or till onion is transparent. Stir in remaining ingredients. Brush shrimp with melted margarine.
Step 4

Spoon 1 Tbsp. of mixture into butterflied area of shrimp. Put in baking dish with tail resting straight up on side of dish. Microwave 3 minutes on high or til shrimp are opaque. Don't overcook. Time varies slightly with size of shrimp. Makes 4 servings. 200 calories per serving.
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