Baked stuffed shrimp with ritz crackers –Ah, shrimp! The little critters that make seafood lovers weak at the knees and give us all the excuse we need to say, “Yes, I will have a cocktail sauce with that!” Today, we’re diving into a delightful recipe that will tickle your taste buds and make you the star of any dinner gathering: Baked Stuffed Shrimp with Ritz Crackers. Trust me; this dish will have everyone believing you’re a culinary genius—even if you can’t boil water!
Baked Stuffed Shrimp with Ritz Crackers
Prepare to impress your family and friends with this scrumptious dish that’ll make them wonder if you secretly attended cooking school. Spoiler alert: you didn’t!
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers (or more if you have a thing for crackers)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (the magic ingredient)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (get fancy with it)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (make it zesty!)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for those who like a little crunch)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (garlic is life)
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (say it slowly, it’s fun)
- Salt and pepper to taste (you know the drill)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Your shrimp are waiting to be pampered!
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, green onions, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Get your hands dirty and mix that up until everything is harmonious like a seafood choir.
- Place the shrimp in a baking dish. They’re the stars here, after all!
- With a spoon (or your hands, we won’t judge), stuff each shrimp with the glorious cracker mixture. Make sure to pack it in nice and snug; we don’t want anyone sneaking away from this deliciousness!
- Bake the stuffed shrimp in your preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Your kitchen will smell heavenly, and your taste buds will be singing!
- Once done, take them out and let them cool for a hot minute (but not too long, they’re begging to be eaten).
- Serve these beauties on a nice platter and enjoy the applause from your astonished guests!
There you have it! A dish so good, you might even consider naming your firstborn “Shrimp Ken” or “Shrimpy McRitz.” Just don’t forget to share the recipe—because sharing is caring, and we both know you can’t eat all these baked stuffed shrimp by yourself!
