Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Appetizer
This is a fly-off-the-plate cheesy garlic shrimp appetizer and it’s so easy to make! This Makes 6 servings with about 4 shrimp per serving.
Ingredients
- 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)
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 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.
Nutrition Facts
Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Appetizer
Serving Size
4 shrimp
Amount per Serving
Calories
170
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
111
mg
37
%
Sodium
634
mg
28
%
Potassium
105
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
1
g
0
%
Sugar
0.2
g
0
%
Protein
15
g
30
%
Vitamin A
253
IU
5
%
Calcium
259
mg
26
%
Iron
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
