Crevettes Farcies (Stuffed shrimp)

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

2. Step 2

   Peel and devein the shrimp. Rinse well and pat dry. Split the shrimp partly through, slicing from the upper curved portion of each shrimp. Place each shrimp on a flat surface and press down to open partly, butterfly style.

3. Step 3

   Meanwhile, cook the egg in boiling water about 12 minutes. Drain. Set aside.

4. Step 4

   At the same time, put the bread crumbs in a flat pan and run briefly under the broiler until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Set aside.

5. Step 5

   Heat the butter in a saucepan and add the onion, garlic, green peppers and celery. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are wilted but still crisp. Add the bread crumbs, paprika, oregano, basil, salt and pepper.

6. Step 6

   Peel and chop the egg. Add it to the bread crumb mixture. Blend well.

7. Step 7

   Lay out the shrimp on a flat surface, split side down. Heap an equal portion of the stuffing on top of each. Press the stuffing down and smooth over the top.

8. Step 8

   Lightly oil a baking sheet or pan large enough to hold the shrimp in one layer. Arrange the shrimp over the bottom. Brush the tops lightly with the olive oil.

9. Step 9

   Place the shrimp in the oven and bake eight to 10 minutes.