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.
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.
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.
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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Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Jalapeno Poppers
Equipment
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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