Stuffed Shrimp

Ingredients:

• For the shrimp
• 2 lbs shrimp (16–20 count), deveined and butterflied
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp Old Bay
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• For the filling
• 8 oz crab meat (optional)
• 1 cup cooked, strained, chopped spinach
• 6 oz chopped artichokes, strained
• 1 cup mayo (or sour cream/cream cheese)
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire
• 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
• 8 oz shredded cheese (mozzarella + pepper jack)
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp dried herbs
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Zest of one lemon
• Garlic Butter Dill Sauce
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp chopped fresh dill

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Season shrimp with olive oil, paprika, Old Bay, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and pepper.
3. Make the filling: mix crab meat, spinach, artichokes, mayo, mustard, Worcestershire, breadcrumbs, cheese, garlic, dried herbs, lemon juice, and zest.
4. Stuff each shrimp with the mixture.
5. Bake 20–25 minutes, until shrimp are cooked through.
6. Melt butter with garlic and dill, then spoon over shrimp before serving.