Small Bites: Twin Oaks' Baked Stuffed Shrimp
***Originally posted in 2019, this recipe blog and video featuring Twin Oaks' Baked Stuffed Shrimp is a perennial favorite and perfect for the holidays.***
GoProvidence.com and the Providence Journal bring you Small Bites: Easy-to-Digest Recipes. It’s no secret that Twin Oaks Restaurant in Cranston sells a lot of Baked Stuffed Shrimp. But the numbers behind one of the restaurant's most popular dishes are just mind-boggling. “We sell roughly 50,000 orders a year,” said executive chef Ryan Mancini. “If you multiply that by the number of pieces in an order, it’s about a quarter million pieces of shrimp.”
The restaurant, started by owner Susan DeAngelus’ grandparents in 1933, has been making them the exact same way for, if not all of its history, at least the last 75+ years. Check out the full recipe and video below.
Baked Stuffed Shrimp
- 2 pounds jumbo shrimp, preferably black tiger, 8/12 count
- 1/2 pound salted butter
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 3 cups crushed Ritz crackers
- 1 cup fine breadcrumbs, unseasoned
Peel the shrimp, split the underside and remove the vein. Set aside.
Melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and saute for 5 minutes or until tender. Remove the garlic before it browns.
Add the parsley, cracker crumbs and breadcrumbs. Mix until blended.
Place the shrimp on an ungreased baking sheet. Spoon the mixture into each cavity and bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
Serves: 4–6
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Twin Oaks known for?
Twin Oaks in Cranston is famous for its Baked Stuffed Shrimp, one of its most popular dishes for decades. The restaurant has been family-owned since 1933.
- How do you make Twin Oaks' Baked Stuffed Shrimp?
Jumbo shrimp are split and stuffed with a mix of melted butter, garlic, parsley, crushed Ritz crackers, and breadcrumbs, then baked at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
- What kind of shrimp should I use for baked stuffed shrimp?
The recipe calls for jumbo shrimp, ideally black tiger shrimp in an 8/12 count (8 to 12 shrimp per pound).
- How many people does this recipe serve?
The recipe serves 4–6 people.
- Is baked stuffed shrimp a good holiday dish?
Yes. It's a popular choice for holiday gatherings, including the Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve.
- Is there a video of this recipe?
Yes. A step-by-step video is included in the post and is part of GoProvidence's Small Bites series on YouTube.
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