Jalapeno Shrimp Poppers
Spice up your next gathering with these bold and irresistible Jalapeno Shrimp Poppers! Loaded with creamy, cheesy goodness and wrapped in crispy bacon, each jalapeno half is stuffed with a luscious blend of cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and savory spices, then topped with a juicy shrimp for a delightful twist. Baked to perfection in just 20 minutes, these poppers combine smoky, spicy, and tangy flavors that will have your guests coming back for more. Perfect as a standout appetizer or a crowd-pleasing party snack, these shrimp poppers are easy to make and guaranteed to impress. Get ready to tantalize taste buds with this flavor bomb of a recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 large Jalapeno peppers
- 12 medium (peeled and deveined) Raw shrimp
- 8 ounces (softened) Cream cheese
- 1 cup (shredded) Cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 12 thin Bacon slices
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 12 Toothpicks
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Wash the jalapeno peppers, cut them in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds and membranes using a spoon. Set the pepper halves aside.
In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Fill each jalapeno half with about a tablespoon of the cheese mixture, spreading it evenly.
Place one raw shrimp onto each of the filled jalapeno halves, pressing it gently into the cheese mixture.
Wrap each shrimp-stuffed jalapeno half with a slice of bacon, ensuring the bacon overlaps slightly to secure it. Use a toothpick to hold the bacon in place if needed.
Brush the outside of the bacon lightly with olive oil to help it crisp up during baking.
Arrange the prepared jalapeno shrimp poppers on the lined baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the shrimp is fully cooked (pink and opaque).
Remove the poppers from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy as a delicious appetizer or party snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
160 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.8 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 317 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.0 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 161 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
