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Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Recipe

Juicy shrimp are nestled in escargot bowls, kissed with zesty lemon, fragrant garlic, and rich butter, then crowned with a melty trio of cheeses. Baked under a broiler until bubbly and golden, this indulgent dish is perfect with crusty brown bread for an irresistible bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine South African
Servings 6 people
Calories 461 kcal

Equipment

  • Escargot bowls (snail bowls)
  • Cooking oil spray
  • Small spoon for seasoning
  • Cheese grater
  • Oven with top grill element
  • Baking rack

Ingredients
  

  • 54 tsp Unsalted Butter softened
  • 54 Medium Shrimp defrosted, cleaned and deveined
  • ½ cup Parsley chopped
  • 27 Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • ⅓ cup Gouda Cheese grated
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste
  • ½ cup Cheddar Cheese grated
  • ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese grated
  • 12 tsps Garlic freshly minced

Instructions
 

  • Generously coat six escargot bowls with cooking oil, ensuring all areas are covered, including inside the holes and across the surface.
    preparing-escargot-bowls-for-baking
  • Pat the shrimp dry, placing one in each smaller hole and three in the larger center hole of each bowl.
    arranging-shrimp-in-escargot-bowls
  • Drizzle each shrimp with half a teaspoon of lemon juice, followed by a quarter teaspoon of garlic and a teaspoon of unsalted butter.
    drizzling-lemon-juice-and-garlic-butter-over-shrimp
  • Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
    This image shows shrimp being seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper, enhancing the dish’s depth of flavor.
  • Mix the cheeses together and evenly distribute them over the shrimp-filled bowls.
    This image shows grated cheese being mixed and prepared for topping the shrimp, creating a rich and melty layer.
  • Preheat the oven to use the top grill element, then position the shrimp bowls on the center rack.
    This image shows a generous layer of cheese being sprinkled over the shrimp, ensuring a perfectly golden and bubbly topping.
  • Bake until the cheese melts, bubbles, and takes on a light golden hue.
    This image shows the cheesy garlic shrimp baking in the oven, with the cheese melting into a golden, bubbly layer.
  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and accompanied by brown bread fingers with crusts removed.
    This image shows the cheesy garlic shrimp beautifully plated, garnished with fresh parsley, and served with brown bread fingers for dipping.

Notes

  • Excess moisture can prevent proper browning and dilute flavors, so pat the shrimp dry thoroughly.
  • A mix of mozzarella, parmesan, and gruyère creates a perfect balance of meltiness and flavor. Adjust ratios to preference.
  • Freshly squeezed lemon juice enhances the shrimp’s natural sweetness and should be added just before baking for a bright, fresh flavor.