Description
These Fiery Cajun Shrimp Stuffed Jalapeños are the perfect spicy appetizer or game-day snack. Creamy and flavorful, with a kick of Cajun seasoning, they are sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Jalapeños:
- 12 large jalapeños, halved lengthwise and seeds removed
Shrimp Filling:
- 8 oz cooked shrimp, finely chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ 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. Mix well and stir in green onions.
- Stuff the jalapeños: Spoon the shrimp mixture into each jalapeño half and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until the jalapeños are tender and the filling is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Finish and serve: Remove from the oven, cool for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley and hot sauce, if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra heat, leave some seeds in the jalapeños or add cayenne pepper to the filling.
- These make a perfect spicy appetizer or game-day snack.
- You can also grill them for added smoky flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun-Inspired
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
