Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Appetizer

• Gluten free

• Seafood

  • 1 lb Shrimp, large

• Produce

  • 1 Garlic powder
  • 1 Parsley, fresh

• Condiments

  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Black pepper, freshly ground

• Dairy

  • 4 oz Mexican-blend shredded cheese

Found on natashaskitchen.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1 lb (20-25 count) large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
• ¼ to ⅓ cup mayonnaise
• Garlic powder, to taste
• Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
• 4 oz Mexican blend shredded cheese
• Fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional garnish)

Directions

• 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 ¼ to ½ 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!