Cape Cod Baked Stuffed Shrimp

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   Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.

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   In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoons butter and saute the celery and garlic for 3-4 minutes on low heat. Do not brown.

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   Transfer to a small bowl.

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   Crush the crackers with your hands in a plastic bag until just coarse and add to the bowl with the celery.

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   Stir in the melted butter, lemon juice, parsley, wine or chicken broth and ground pepper.

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   The mixture should be barely wet, enough to hold together. But if too wet add more Ritz crackers, or if too dry add a little more broth.

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   Cut almost through the center of each shrimp and flatten out cut side up, pointing the tail section up.

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   Spray a glass pie dish with butter spray before placing shrimp on it. Then spray each shrimp with butter spray.

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   With your hands mound some of the stuffing and place it on each shrimp.

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    Sprinkle with just a little bit of paprika, Don't overdo it.

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    Bake at 375F for 12 minutes, then place under broiler for 1 minute to brown top lightly.

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    Serve with lemon wedges.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.