BUTTERFLIED SHRIMP ROCKEFELLER

Butterflied Shrimp Rockefeller image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

Peel and devein shrimp, leaving the tails on. Butterfly each shrimp along the outside curve; set aside., 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., Arrange shrimp on a greased 15x10x1-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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.