POINTS® Value |  4
Servings | 2
Preparation Time | 15 min
Cooking Time | 10 min
Level of Difficulty | Moderate

main meals | Jumbo shrimp or prawns are an impressive way to say, "I love you." You can also send your message using smaller shrimp arranged in a casserole and topped with the bread crumbs. Bake as directed.

1/2 pound shrimp, about 6 jumbo-size
2 1/2 tsp lemon zest, or zest of 1 medium lemon
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp paprika
2 slice mixed-grain bread, broked into coarse crumbs
1 small sweet red pepper(s), chopped
1/8 tsp dried thyme
1/8 tsp garlic salt
1/8 tsp paprika
1 medium shallot(s), peeled and minced
1/4 tsp table salt
2 Tbsp canned chicken broth
1/2 medium lemon(s), cut into wedges

Instructions


1. Peel and devein shrimp. Butterfly down the back (split but don’t cut through) and flatten. Combine lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon each garlic salt and paprika. Rub over shrimp. Set aside.
2. To prepare filling, spray small skillet with cooking spray. Add bread crumbs, pepper, thyme, 1/8 teaspoon each garlic salt and paprika, and shallots. Sauté until crumbs are lightly browned, 5 minutes. Stir in salt and chicken broth.
3. Arrange shrimp in shallow dish. Heap on stuffing. Bake in preheated 450°F oven until done, 10 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges. Yields about 1 1/2 cups per serving.