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Butterflied Shrimp Rockefeller
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 18
Looking for an alternative to heavy holiday fare? A platter of these light and fresh shrimp bites really stands out in an appetizer spread. —Lee Bremson, Kansas City, Missouri
Ingredients:
18 uncooked jumbo shrimp
2 shallots, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 package (9 ounces) fresh baby spinach, chopped
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
Directions:
1. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving the tails on. Butterfly each shrimp along the outside curve; set aside.
2. In a large skillet, saute the shallots, basil, fennel seed and pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; saute for 1 minute. Add spinach; saute 3-4 minutes longer or until wilted. Remove from the heat; stir in bread crumbs and lemon juice.
3. Arrange shrimp on a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Spoon 1 tablespoon spinach mixture over each shrimp; sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 425° for 4-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.
By RecipeOfHealth.com