Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Appetizer

Name: Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Appetizer
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 lb 20-25 count large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off); 1/4 to 1/3 cup mayonnaise; Garlic powder (to taste); Black pepper (freshly ground, to taste); 4 oz Mexican blend shredded cheese; Fresh parsley (finely chopped (optional garnish))

This is a fly-off-the-plate cheesy garlic shrimp appetizer and it’s so easy to make! This Makes 6 servings with about 4 shrimp per serving.

⏱️ 27 min 🔪 Prep: 15 min 🔥 Cook: 12 min 📊 Medium ⭐ 5.0 (27) 👁️ 7 views

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Ingredients

6 servings

1 lb 20-25 count large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
1/4 to 1/3 cup mayonnaise
Garlic powder (to taste)
Black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
4 oz Mexican blend shredded cheese
Fresh parsley (finely chopped (optional garnish))

Steps

Pat dry shrimp with paper towels then butterfly using a sharp paring knife. Cut about halfway into the shrimp along the inside curved center of the shrimp then fan shrimp open and lay it cut-side-up on baking sheet.
Use a butter knife or basting brush to spread 1/4 to 1/2 tsp of mayo onto each shrimp.
Season shrimp with garlic powder and black pepper.
Divide the cheese evenly over the shrimp and bake at 350˚F for 10-12 minutes, depending on size of shrimp. Butterflied shrimp cook quickly and if you overcook shrimp, they will toughen so remove 1 shrimp and test for doneness at 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy!