Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Appetizer
Total Time
27 mins
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(25)
Ingredients
20 servings
- 1 lb (20-25 count) large shrimp, 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 shredded cheese
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional garnish)
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat Oven to 350˚F. Line a rimmed baking sheet (I used a silpat liner).
Step 2
Pat dry peeled and deveined shrimp with paper towels then butterfly shrimp with a sharp paring knife. Cut about halfway into the shrimp along the inside curved center of the shrimp then fan the shrimp open and lay it cut-side-up on a baking sheet. Note: If you’re leaving the tails on, they should be pointing upward. If you’re removing the tails, you can butterfly by slicing along the outside curve of the shrimp.
Step 3
Use a butter knife or basting brush to spread about 1/4 to 1/2 tsp of mayo onto each shrimp. I like it with 1/4 tsp but adding more will give you a little more flavor.
Step 4
Season the shrimp with garlic powder and black pepper.
Step 5
Divide the cheese evenly over the shrimp and bake at 350˚F for 10-12 minutes, depending on size of shrimp. Remember butterflied shrimp cook quickly and if you overcook shrimp, they will toughen so remove 1 shrimp and test for doneness at 10 minutes.
Step 6
Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy!
Step 7
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Chef's notes
If you're leaving the tails on, they should be pointing upward. If you're removing the tails, you can butterfly by slicing along the outside curve of the shrimp.
