Shrimp Bacon Jalapeño Peppers Recipes

BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP STUFFED JALAPENO POPPERS

Steps:

• If using shrimp, sauté in a skillet in 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil until pink on both sides. Set aside until ready to use.
• Mash cream cheese in a small bowl with a fork until creamy.
• Stir garlic and onion into the cream cheese.
• Mix the cheddar cheese with the cream cheese mixture.
• Use a spoon to fill each jalapeño half with about 1 tablespoon cheese mixture. Don't overfill.
• Top each jalapeno half with a shrimp.
• Wrap each jalapeño half with bacon and secure with wooden toothpick.
• Brush each half with barbecue sauce.
• Place the jalapenos on a hot grill with indirect heat to prevent burning.
• Leave on the grill for 20-25 minutes or until bacon crisps and cheese is melted.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Place poppers on a parchment-lined pan.
• Bake the jalapeno poppers for 20 minutes.
• If desired, place under broiler for 2-3 minutes to lightly brown tops.
• Let sit about 10 minutes before serving.

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 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.

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.

BACON-WRAPPED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. In a large bowl, toss shrimp with 4 tablespoons dressing; let stand 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm., Remove shrimp from marinade; discard marinade. Top each shrimp with a jalapeno slice and wrap with a bacon strip; secure with a toothpick. Place on a greased rack of a broiler pan., Broil 4 in. from heat 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting frequently with remaining dressing after turning., Discard toothpicks before serving.

GARLIC-JALAPEñO SHRIMP

Steps:

• Toss together shrimp, garlic, jalapeno, lime juice, and 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Marinate in refrigerator for 45 minutes.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove shrimp from marinade, and add to skillet; cook through, about 2 minutes per side.