Shrimp Conga

Shrimp Conga

Courtesy of Florida Agriculture Bureau of Seafood & Aquaculture 30 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 10 Min. Cook Time
Ingredients
1 lb. large Florida shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 oz. blue cheese
1/4 c. butter, softened
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1 Tbsp. parsley, chopped
paprika

Directions:

1. Butterfly shrimp by cutting lengthwise along the back -- don't cut all the way through. Spread shrimp open to look like a butterfly.

2. Place shrimp on a well greased baking sheet with cut side up. Combine remaining ingredients except Florida parsley and paprika. Blend well.

3. Stir in Florida parsley. Place approximately 1 tsp. of cheese mixture on top of each Florida shrimp. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake in a preheated 325°F oven for 7 to 10 min. or until shrimp are no longer translucent in the center.

* Recipe courtesy of Florida Department of Agriculture Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture Marketing