STUFFED JUMBO SHRIMP SCAMPI

Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp Scampi image

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories Seafood

Number Of Ingredients 9

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2 lbs. large shrimp or scampi,in the shell
1 tbsp. margarine
1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp. margarine, melted
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. parsley, chopped
1/4 tsp. garlic salt

Steps:

1. Peel Shrimp, leaving shell on tail section. Lay on back. (the shrimp, not you!)
2. With sharp knife, split almost through (butterfly cut). De-vein.
3. Mix celery, onion and margarine in a 1 quart casserole. Microwave 3 minutes on high or till onion is transparent. Stir in remaining ingredients. Brush shrimp with melted margarine.
4. Spoon 1 Tbsp. of mixture into butterflied area of shrimp. Put in baking dish with tail resting straight up on side of dish. Microwave 3 minutes on high or til shrimp are opaque. Don't overcook. Time varies slightly with size of shrimp. Makes 4 servings. 200 calories per serving.