Shrimp Conga
Courtesy of Florida Agriculture Bureau of Seafood & Aquaculture 30 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 10 Min. Cook Time| Ingredients |
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| 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
