Description
Spicy jalapeños stuffed with shrimp and cheese, baked until golden and bubbly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 fresh jalapeños, halved and seeded
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix shrimp, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, paprika, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Fill each jalapeño half with the shrimp and cheese mixture.
- Arrange stuffed jalapeños on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Wear gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid skin irritation.
- Adjust spice level by removing more or fewer seeds.
- For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
