Description
These Fiery Cajun Shrimp Stuffed Jalapeños are the perfect blend of spicy, creamy, and savory flavors. Packed with shrimp, cream cheese, and Cajun seasoning, these stuffed jalapeños are a crowd-pleasing appetizer that will disappear fast at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Jalapeños:
- 12 large jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
Shrimp Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté shrimp: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté the chopped shrimp with Cajun seasoning for 2–3 minutes until pink and just cooked. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Mix filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic, and cooked shrimp. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stuff jalapeños: Spoon the shrimp mixture evenly into the jalapeño halves and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with panko breadcrumbs if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until the peppers are tender and the filling is golden and bubbly. Serve warm.
Notes
- Wear gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid irritation.
- For extra heat, leave a few seeds in or use pepper jack cheese in the filling.
- These can also be grilled instead of baked for a smoky flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed halves
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
