Description
Spice up your appetizer game with these Fiery Cajun Shrimp Stuffed Jalapeños, combining creamy shrimp filling in a spicy pepper shell.
Ingredients
Jalapeño Peppers
Raw Shrimp
Cream Cheese
Shredded Cheese
Cajun Seasoning
Garlic
Green Onions or Chives
Olive Oil
Salt and Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the jalapeños by cutting them in half lengthwise and removing seeds and membranes for less heat.
- In a bowl, combine finely chopped shrimp, softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, Cajun seasoning, minced garlic, and chopped green onions or chives.
- Mix everything until well combined and spoon the mixture into each jalapeño half.
- Lightly coat the stuffed jalapeños with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
- Place the stuffed jalapeños on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the peppers are tender and the filling is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving, and enjoy your Fiery Cajun Shrimp Stuffed Jalapeños!
Notes
For a milder flavor, ensure to remove all seeds and membranes from the jalapeños. Adjust Cajun seasoning per your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jalapeño half
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Cajun, Shrimp, Jalapeños, Appetizer, Spicy
