Microwave stuffed shrimp

3 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
9 Fresh,raw,jumbo shrimp (about 1/2 lb.),shelled
2 tablespoons Butter
1 6 1/2 oz can crab meat,drained and cartilage removed
2 tablespoons Fine dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons Snipped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons Fresh lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon Salt
⅛ teaspoon Cayenne pepper

Directions

Paprika,optional Lemon wedges,optional To butterfly and devein shrimp,make a cut down middle of back from tail to thick end,cutting almost all the way through.With point of knife,loosen and remove vein.Arrange shrimp,cut side up, on microwave rack,tails toward the center.Spread,cut side open. Place butter in medium mixing bowl.Microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds or until butter melts.Stir in crab meat,bread crumbs,parsley, lemon juice,cayenne and salt.Divide stuffing evenly on top of shrimp. Cover with wax paper.Place microwave rack in oven.Reduce powder to medium (50%).Microwave for 5 to 7 minutes or until shrimp are opaque.

Garnish with paprika and lemon wedges.Serves 3.

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