Shrimp Jalapeno Poppers
These shrimp jalapeño poppers are a fun twist on the classic jalapeno popper. This baked version is easy to make and as delicious as a fried version!
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and cleaned
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 teas chili powder
- ½ teas garlic powder
- ½ teas ground cumin
- ¼ teas kosher salt
- ¼ teas black pepper
- 10 jalapenos, halved and cleaned
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- ½ cup breadcrumbs, topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚F. Peel and clean shrimp and add them to bowl with olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cook the shrimp in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until just cooked through. Then remove shrimp and roughly chop.
- Add chopped shrimp to a bowl with cheeses.
- Prepare peppers by slicing them in half through the stem and cutting out the seeds. Fill pepper cavity with cheese mixture. Stuff them full and sprinkle peppers with breadcrumbs.
- Place the stuffed peppers on a baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
- Let shrimp poppers cool slightly before serving, but serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1popper | Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 169IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 0.4mg