Fiery Cajun Shrimp Stuffed Jalapeños Recipe
These Fiery Cajun Shrimp Stuffed Jalapeños are a spicy and flavorful appetizer that will surely impress your guests. Creamy and cheesy shrimp filling packed into jalapeño halves, baked to perfection, and garnished with fresh herbs, these bites are perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 24 pieces 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun-Inspired
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Jalapeños:
- 12 large jalapeños, halved lengthwise and seeds removed
Shrimp Filling:
- 8 oz cooked shrimp, finely chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Hot sauce for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine chopped shrimp, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in green onions.
- Stuff the jalapeños: Spoon the shrimp mixture into each jalapeño half and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until the jalapeños are tender and the filling is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish and serve: Let cool for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley and hot sauce, then serve warm.
Notes
- For extra heat, leave some seeds in the jalapeños or add cayenne pepper to the filling.
- These jalapeños make a perfect spicy appetizer or game-day snack.
- You can also grill them instead of baking for added smoky flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
