Stuffed Shrimp Appetizer

Not only does this wonderful low fat snack, Stuffed Shrimp Appetizer delicious to eat and full of flavor, but it's presentation makes it especially appetizing.

Use this easy appetizer recipe for your next party or gathering. You don't even have to be on a diet to enjoy it. It's that good!

What you'll need:>
- 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1 cup of soft breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise (light or low fat)
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice (fresh)
- 1/4 teaspoon of oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon of Mrs. Dash seasoning (or anything similar)
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper (fresh, if possible)
- 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- 1/2 pound of lump crab meat (fresh is always best, but canned works as well)
- 1 pound of shrimp (large and uncooked)
- 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese (grated)

Please preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.

First, peel the shrimp, but leave the tails on. Next, de-vein and butterfly the shrimp by making a little slit down the back of each one all the way from the large end to the tail. You'll be making a cut - but make sure you don't cut all the way through to the inside curve of the shrimp.

Then, lay each shrimp on a greased cookie sheet to form a circle with the tail pointing up. The tail fans out to form a handle.

Next, mix the first 7 ingredients and fold into the crab meat. You'll then place a spoonful of crab meat mixture on top of the circle. With freshly grated Parmesan top the mixture and bake for 15 minutes. After cooking your delicious Stuffed Shrimp Appetizer, gently remove with tongs to your favorite serving tray and serve right away. Awesome, awesome, awesome!

A couple of great tips:
You can double the stuffing and use the excess for stuffing little button mushrooms and bake them right along side of the shrimp. 2 easy appetizers in one fell swoop! They will bake up beautifully in 10-15 minutes, same temperature.

And if you are preparing for a party, simply make up the appetizers ahead of time, store in your refrigerator and then bake them 15 minutes before you need to serve. How easy is that?

Nutrition Information per Serving
46 Calories
1g Fat (28.0% calories from fat)
7g Protein
1g Carbohydrate
trace Dietary Fiber
53mg Cholesterol
92mg Sodium

Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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