Delicious Stuffed Shrimp

Ingredients:

• For the shrimp
• 2 lbs shrimp
• 2 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp old bay
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp dried herbs
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• For the filling
• 8 oz lump or claw crab meat optional
• 1 cup cooked spinach strained & chopped
• 6 oz chopped artichokes strained & chopped
• 1 cup mayo you can also use sour cream or cream cheese
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 8 oz cheese I used mozzarella and pepperjack
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried herbs
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• zest of lemon
• For the Garlic Butter Dill Sauce
• 4 tbsps unsalted butter
• 1 tbsps minced garlic
• 1 tsp fresh dill chopped

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Season the deveined, butterflied shrimp with a mix of olive oil, smoked paprika, Old Bay, garlic powder, onion powder, dried herbs, and pepper.
3. In a separate bowl, create the filling by combining lump or claw crab meat (optional), cooked and strained spinach, chopped artichokes, mayo, breadcrumbs, cheese of choice, minced garlic, garlic powder, dried herbs, and garlic salt.
4. Fill each butterflied shrimp with the prepared stuffing mixture.
5. Bake until the shrimp are cooked through and the stuffing is golden and bubbly.
6. Serve and savor the deliciousness of your homemade stuffed shrimp!