Shrimp Bacon Jalapeño Peppers Recipes

SHRIMP STUFFED BACON WRAPPED JALAPENO PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 f. degrees.
• Rinse under cold water and pat dry the jalapeno peppers. Cut the jalapeno peppers in half lengthwise. Scoop the seeds and membrane from each half of the jalapeno peppers.
• Place the prepared jalapeno peppers on a cookie sheet that has been lined with foil or parchment paper.
• In a small bowl mix the softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese, Old Bay Seasoning, garlic powder and minced green onions till combined well.
• Fill each half of jalapeno pepper with the cream cheese mixture. (see helpful tips)
• Top each filled jalapeno pepper half with a shrimp.
• Sprinkle shredded cheese over each shrimp.
• Carefully pick up one jalapeno pepper half and wrap 1/2 a piece of bacon around it trapping the mound of shredded cheese on top of the shrimp. Use a toothpick to secure the bacon to the pepper. Repeat with remaining stuffed peppers.
• Bake in preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and the bacon has browned. May broil under a 450-degree broiler for 2 to 3 minutes to brown the bacon a bit more. Do not overcook trying to make the bacon crispy or the shrimp will become tough.
• Makes 16 Shrimp Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Peppers.
• Serve the Shrimp Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Peppers with Peach Lime Chutney or Habanero Apricot Jelly.

BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP WITH JALAPENOS "I LIKE IT HOT!"

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Wash shrimp and set aside in a bowl, starting an assembly line.
• Cut bacon in half vertically, place on a plate.
• Cut and peel onion into wedges and separate, place in a bowl.
• Wash Jalapenos,slice into thirds, lengthwise, removing seeds.place in a bowl.
• Start assembly with a shrimp, a slice of Jalapeno, and a slice of onion. Holding all in your hand, wrap bacon around and secure with a wooded toothpick. Repeat with each shrimp.
• Place on a baking sheet.
• Sprinkle with seasoning.
• Place in the oven and roast until bacon is slightly crisp. Roasting time may be adjusted.

SHRIMP & BACON JALAPEñO PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Toss shrimp with dressing in non-metal bowl; refrigerate 15 min. Meanwhile, cut bacon slices in half lengthwise, then in half crosswise. (You will have 32 bacon pieces.) Cook bacon in large skillet on medium heat just until fat is translucent and bacon is soft, not crisp. Remove bacon from skillet, reserving 1 tsp. drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels.
• Remove shrimp from marinade; discard marinade. Wrap each shrimp with 1 bacon piece; secure with toothpick or small wooden skewer. Grill 4 to 5 min. or until shrimp turn pink and bacon is crisp.
• Meanwhile, add red peppers and yellow onions to bacon drippings in skillet; cook and stir 3 to 4 min. or just until onions are translucent. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 min. Remove from skillet.
• Beat cream cheese and sour cream in large bowl with whisk until blended; stir in onion mixture and black pepper.
• Remove and discard toothpicks from shrimp. Spread crackers with cream cheese mixture; top with jalapeno slices, shrimp and shredded cheese. Place on foil-covered rimmed baking sheet.
• Grill, covered, 3 to 5 min. or until toppings are heated through and shredded cheese is melted. Sprinkle with green onions.

JALAPENO WRAPPED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Cut jalapeno in half and remove seeds. Roughly chop shrimp. Fill the cavity loosely with cream cheese. Add in cooked, chopped shrimp. Wrap peppers with prosciutto. Insert a toothpick to hold together. Grill until done, about 5 minutes.

JALAPENO-STUFFED BACON-WRAPPED SHRIMP WITH CHERRY COLA BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• For the barbecue sauce: Heat the bacon grease in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the red onions, and sweat until translucent. Add the garlic; cook an additional minute. Add the garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, mustard powder and black pepper, and toast the spices until fragrant and deep maroon in color, 1 minute. Whisk in the cherry cola, red wine vinegar and ketchup until combined. Bring to a boil and cook until the sauce has reduced to 2 cups and coats the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, let cool slightly, and then puree in a blender until smooth. (Extra sauce can be kept refrigerated up to 1 week.)
• For the shrimp: Preheat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium heat.
• Sprinkle the shrimp with salt and pepper. Insert a jalapeno slice into the "spine" of each shrimp (where it's been deveined) and then wrap tightly with a half piece of bacon to keep the jalapeno in place. Secure with toothpicks.
• Place the shrimp, seam-side-down, in the skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until the bacon is crisp and the shrimp are just cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Serve the shrimp with the barbecue sauce for dipping.

SHRIMP JALAPENO POPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Mix cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and mayonnaise together in a bowl. Spread on the inside of each butterflied shrimp.
• Whisk eggs and milk together in a bowl. Place bread crumbs on a plate.
• Dip each stuffed shrimp into the egg and milk mixture; roll over breadcrumbs to coat. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

BACON-WRAPPED JALAPENO POPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Mix cream cheese and Cheddar cheese together in a bowl until evenly blended. Fill each jalapeno half with the cheese mixture. Put halves back together and wrap each stuffed pepper with a slice of bacon. Arrange bacon-wrapped peppers on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is crispy, about 15 minutes.

JALAPENO BACON-WRAPPED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place shrimp and vinaigrette into a large resealable plastic bag; refrigerate for 15 minutes.
• Microwave bacon for 1 minute on high.
• Cut slices in half crosswise (for a total of 24 pieces) and let cool.
• Heat broiler.
• Coat a large broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Remove shrimp from marinade, reserving marinade.
• Put one piece of bacon on work surface.
• Place a shrimp at one end; tuck a jalapeno slice into curl of shrimp.
• Roll bacon up tightly to enclose filling, securing with toothpick.
• Repeat using all bacon, shrimp and jalapenos.
• Stir together mayonnaise, chili sauce, pickle relish red pepper and 1 T water in small bowl.
• Place shrimp rolls on prepared pan.
• Brush with reserved marinade.
• Broil 3 minutes.
• Turn, brush with marinade and broil 2 minutes more.
• Serve with sauce for dipping.

SHRIMP-JALAPEñO PEPPER APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Toss shrimp with dressing. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate. Meanwhile, mix sour cream and cilantro. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Heat grill to medium heat. Place crackers in single layer in disposable foil pan. Cut cheese into 16 slices, then cut each slice diagonally in half. Place on crackers; cover with foil.
• Drain shrimp; discard marinade. Wrap each shrimp with piece of bacon; thread onto skewers. (Discard remaining bacon piece.) Grill skewers 10 min. or until shrimp turn pink, turning frequently. Meanwhile, place covered foil pan with crackers on grill grate; grill 2 min. Remove from grill. Let stand, covered, 1 to 2 min. or until cheese is slightly melted.
• Remove shrimp from skewers; place on crackers. Top with sour cream mixture and peppers.