Cape Cod Baked Stuffed Shrimp

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Step 2

In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoons butter and saute the celery and garlic for 3-4 minutes on low heat. Do not brown.

Step 3

Transfer to a small bowl.

Step 4

Crush the crackers with your hands in a plastic bag until just coarse and add to the bowl with the celery.

Step 5

Stir in the melted butter, lemon juice, parsley, wine or chicken broth and ground pepper.

Step 6

The mixture should be barely wet, enough to hold together. But if too wet add more Ritz crackers, or if too dry add a little more broth.

Step 7

Cut almost through the center of each shrimp and flatten out cut side up, pointing the tail section up.

Step 8

Spray a glass pie dish with butter spray before placing shrimp on it. Then spray each shrimp with butter spray.

Step 9

With your hands mound some of the stuffing and place it on each shrimp.

Step 10

Sprinkle with just a little bit of paprika, Don't overdo it.

Step 11

Bake at 375F for 12 minutes, then place under broiler for 1 minute to brown top lightly.

Step 12

Serve with lemon wedges.