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Butterflied Shrimp with Smoked Gouda


Shrimp and Smoked Gouda cheese - it doesn't get any better than this!

SERVES: 6
PREP TIME: 15 Minutes
COOK TIME: 15 Minutes

Ingredients

3 oz. pancetta or bacon, finely chopped
2 c. (8 oz.) Smoked Gouda cheese, shredded and divided
1/2 c. dried bread crumbs
1/4 c. unsalted butter, slightly softened
2 Tbsp. chives, chopped and divided
18 jumbo shrimp (13 to 15 count)
3/4 c. sour cream

Directions

	Step 1: Saut� pancetta over medium-high heat until cooked; about 7 minutes. Cool. Combine pancetta, 1-1/2 cups Wisconsin Smoked Gouda cheese, bread crumbs, butter and 1 tablespoon chives; knead together. Shape into a 9-inch log. Wrap in plastic wrap; place in freezer 10 to 15 minutes.

	Step 2: Meanwhile, devein and butterfly shrimp, leaving the tails on. Lay shrimp on a parchment-lined or lightly greased 10 x 15-inch jelly roll pan. Slice cheese mixture into 1/2-inch slices and place on each shrimp, pressing to cover meat. Bake at 400 degrees. F for 7 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over breading and bake 3 to 4 minutes more, or until cooked.

	Step 3: For each serving, arrange 3 shrimp on back of salad plate with tails touching. Place a dollop (2 tablespoons) of sour cream in center of each plate; sprinkle with remaining chives. Serve immediately.