Jalapeno poppers of all kinds are delicious, but the ones with shrimp are among our favorites. Make these bacon wrapped shrimp jalapenos in the oven for a perfect party or game watching snack.

Bacon and shrimp jalapeno poppers on plate ready to eat.

These stuffed jalapenos have just the right amount of spice.  You can control it somewhat by how well you clean them out.

Then stuff them with melty cream cheese and shrimp and wrap them in bacon for a wonderful appetizer.

platter of jalapenos stuffed with cheese shrimp and wrapped with bacon

This version was cooked in the oven, but we also love them done on the grill.  They are perfect for parties, BBQs and to munch on while watching the football game. They never last long at our house!

I have told you before of our family’s obsession with poppers.  During this time of year, stuffed jalapenos of one form or another make an appearance at almost every weekend’s family dinner.

It’s kind of a running joke.  Pops makes peppers stuffed with different fillings.  He usually uses mostly cheese, sometimes bacon and he’s even stuffed them with taco meat before too.

We all go to town, then Pops’ eyes start watering.  He claims he “got the hot one.”

Every week.  

Some how he always ends up with the hot one of the group.  He has the WORST luck (or lowest tolerance, it’s a weekly debate) of all of us.

We love stuffed jalapenos on the grill, on the smoker, in the oven, with meat or without.  We love them all.  Then K.C. went and introduced us to a game changer.

He made us a batch of shrimp stuffed, bacon wrapped, cream cheese filled poppers and they became an instant hit!  The platter disappeared as quickly as he put it down.

I just knew that wouldn’t be the last time we had such a delicacy. So I had to make a batch for myself.

Three shrimp stuffed jalapenos with cream cheese and bacon on small plate ready to eat.

Now they make a regular appearance. We love them on the grill, in the smoker, or in the oven.

No matter how many we make, they always disappear!

Did you know?

Weather can affect the heat of jalapenos. Peppers grown in hotter weather with less water tend to have a more concentrated heat.

Tips for Cooking With Jalapenos

After working with jalapenos, be careful when touching your eyes or other sensitive parts. The heat is easily transferred to your skin and you can feel the burn!

Wearing rubber gloves while you are cleaning and cutting jalapenos is a great way to keep the oils and juices out of your eyes later. If your don’t have gloves, be sure to wash your hands really well when you are done.

To keep your poppers mild, carefully remove all of the membrane and seeds from the peppers. To increase the heat level, leave the membranes in.

Red jalapenos are the ripe version of the pepper and tend to be a little bit sweeter. The green peppers have a brighter flavor.

Should you blanch jalapenos before making poppers?

We find that by the time the bacon is cooked, the pepper is too. So there is no need to precook the peppers before stuffing them. However, you are are particularly sensitive to the heat, you can parboil them after you remove the seeds.

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Cheddar, bacon and ranch cheese ball is a perfect party starter. Get your crackers ready and watch this disappear right before your eyes!

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Bacon and shrimp jalapeno poppers on plate ready to eat.
4.84 from 48 ratings

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Jalapeno Poppers

Author: Carlee
Servings: 36 Servings
Take your homemade jalapeno poppers to the next level with the addition of shrimp! The shrimp and bacon are perfect with the cream cheese stuffed jalapeno. This might just be your new favorite appetizer recipe!
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 40 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 36 jalapenos
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 12 oz raw medium shrimp peeled
  • 1 pound bacon

Instructions 

If you are cutting the peppers in half:

  • Cut jalapenos lengthwise and remove the seeds.
    36 jalapenos
  • Mix together the cream cheese and garlic powder and press some cream cheese mixture into each jalapeno.
    8 ounces cream cheese, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Lay a shrimp down the center of the jalapeno. Make a partial cut about half way down the length of the shrimp if needed to help it lay flat.
    12 oz raw medium shrimp
  • Wrap with a half slice of bacon and secure with toothpicks.
    1 pound bacon

If you are leaving peppers whole and cooking them upright:

  • Cut the stem off of the jalapenos and clean the seeds out of the middle.
    36 jalapenos
  • Chop the shrimp and mix with cream cheese and garlic powder. Stuff into jalapenos.
    8 ounces cream cheese, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 12 oz raw medium shrimp
  • Cross ¼ slices of bacon over the top of the pepper and secure with toothpicks. Place in rack to cook.
    1 pound bacon

Cooking Instructions

  • To grill the peppers, just grill covered over medium heat. By the time the bacon is done, everything is done.
  • To bake them, put them in an oven preheated to 350°F for 10 minutes and then turn the temperature up to 400°F for 5-10 minutes or until the bacon is done to your liking. The same instructions can be used for electric smokers or pellet grills.
  • Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Information

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 234mg | Sugar: 1g
“Cooking With Carlee” is not a dietitian or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.

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27 Comments

  1. Jessica Jarrell says:

    Oh, how I love jalapeño poppers! I can't wait to try them with shrimp, what a great idea! And the hubby never argues over anything with bacon 😀

    1. The shrimp is soooo good in there! You have to give it a try! Thanks, Jessica.

  2. Julie's Creative Lifestyle says:

    Those poppers look and sound like the perfect appetizer Carlee!
    Thanks for sharing this recipe at Cooking and Crafting with J&J.
    Enjoy the week.
    Julie

    1. Thanks, Julie! They are definitely a new family favorite!

  3. smiling notes says:

    5 stars
    Wow! I would have never thought to use shrimp in this recipe…really awesome! xoxo
    -Shamira

    1. The shrimp are sooooo good in there! My brother made another batch of these this weekend and the disappeared!

  4. Frugal Hausfrau says:

    Oh Carlee, I just picked up jalapenos this am for my crab stuffed jalapenos!! They're super hot and I'm not even sure we'll be able to eat them, lol!! I think I have to use a little shrimp, too, now! These look excellent!!

    Mollie

    1. Oooh, yum! I hope you post your crab ones! Hopefully the cream cheese and heat take some of the spice out for you!

  5. I love the idea of putting shrimp in it! So trying this the next time we make poppers. (And we're the same way, poppers just seem to be a good food to bring to gatherings in late summer and early fall.)

    1. You absolutely have to try them with the shrimp!!

  6. The Old Fat Guy says:

    I love the idea of putting shrimp in these!

    1. I think you would love them!

  7. Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies says:

    I love your husbands idea of having them upright, clever! Now, I just need to get my husband on board and find a way for him to love jalapenos!

    1. He bought me that jalapeno rack when we were visiting Texas right after we got engaged. We had never seen anything like it. Now it is easy to find similar items. It is fun to cook them upright, but he likes to leave a "present" of some extra seeds and membranes when he makes them. So you have to keep an eye on him!

  8. Andrea Nine says:

    Holy cow do these look yummy, I'll bet they are so full of flavor! And you know what I'm thinking, college football kick off is this weekend so I think the Mr. and I are going to need a huge plate of these!

    1. They are so good! We like them without shrimp too, but the shrimp really adds that little something that takes them to the next level! I hope you and Mr. Nine love them!

  9. Be Still My Heart! These little Poppers sound Absolutely Amazing!!!! Love that you put shrimp in there! I can hardly wait to try them.

    1. You are going to love them! The shrimp goes perfectly with the spicy pepper and bacon. Thank you!

  10. Pops wants it known that he definitely DOES get the hottest pepper each week. It's not even bad luck. He knows how to pick them and just wants to be a good protector for his children. Either way- thanks go to KC for coming up with the original game changing poppers and to you and Matt for so generously keeping it going.

    1. Pops can tell the story however he wants 😉 These are definitely winners!

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