Best 2 Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno And Cheese Stuffed Shrimp Recipes

Get ready for a tantalizing culinary journey with our bacon-wrapped jalapeno and cheese-stuffed shrimp, a symphony of flavors that will awaken your taste buds. This dish combines the smoky richness of bacon, the spicy kick of jalapenos, the gooey indulgence of melted cheese, and the succulent delight of shrimp, all wrapped in one irresistible package.

In this article, we'll take you through three variations of this delectable appetizer: the classic bacon-wrapped jalapeno and cheese-stuffed shrimp, a tangy buffalo shrimp version, and a creamy avocado ranch shrimp. Each variation offers a unique twist on the original, ensuring that there's something to satisfy every palate.

So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP AND CHEESE STUFFED JALAPENO POPPERS RECIPE

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers Recipe image

Provided by kdet

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

12 fresh jalapenos, the largest you can find
12 fresh, jumbo sized shrimp, shells off, de-veined
12 oz Monterrey Jack cheese or other soft melting cheese, sliced into 12 sticks
12 strips regular fatty bacon (not center cut or thick sliced)
tooth picks

Steps:

Prepare your grill for medium heat. Sorry non-grill folks, you can try making these in the oven but they just don't turn out as nicely. Wearing gloves, slice the jalapenos lengthwise without breaking all the way through. Make small cuts at the stem and tip so that you can open up the jalapeno without breaking it up too much. Use a small paring knife or spoon to scrape out all of the inside seeds and membranes. Clean them out really well unless you like a super hot popper. Insert a stick of cheese into the pepper. Next wedge as much of the shrimp into the jalapeno as possible with the tail end sticking out. Depending on the size of your shrimp and the size of your jalapenos this might be easy or hard. If there is not enough room just get as much of the shrimp in as you can. The bacon wrapping will hold them together. Wrap the shrimp and jalapeno tightly with a strip of bacon, stretching and overlapping slightly as you go. Secure the bacon with a toothpick. Repeat. Grill poppers until bacon is crisp and browned all over, turning as needed. The bacon fat will melt off and some cheese may melt out so watch for flare-ups.

BACON-WRAPPED JALAPENO AND CHEESE STUFFED SHRIMP

Bacon-wrapped Jalapeno and Cheese Stuffed Shrimp image

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 pounds Shrimp (large, deveined)
2 teaspoons Garlic powder
2 teaspoons Paprika
2 teaspoons Black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne
2 ounces Jalapeno Jack cheese(cut into thin strips)
3 Jalapenos (halved, seeded and cut into thin strips)
1 pound Bacon (halved)

Steps:

In a small bowl mix together garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Place shrimp in a large bowl and season with 3/4 of the spice mixture, tossing to evenly coat.
Working with one shrimp at a time, make a slit about 3/4-inch long as base of shrimp. Place one jalapeno slice and one cheese slice in cut slit, then wrap base of shrimp all the way around with half a slice of bacon. Repeat with rest of shrimp.
Thread shrimp onto skewers and season lightly with remaining spice mixture.
Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread the coals evenly over entire surface of coal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover gill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Grill shrimp over high heat until bacon crisps and shrimp just cook through, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Tips:

Choose large shrimp. This will make it easier to stuff them and they will hold up better on the skewers.
Make sure the shrimp are deveined and peeled. This will remove the digestive tract and make them more pleasant to eat.
Use a sharp knife to make the slit in the shrimp. This will help to prevent the shrimp from tearing.
Don't overstuff the shrimp. Otherwise, they will be difficult to wrap in bacon.
Use a toothpick to secure the bacon around the shrimp. This will help to keep the bacon in place while grilling.
Grill the shrimp over medium heat. This will help to prevent them from overcooking.
Serve the shrimp immediately. They are best when eaten hot off the grill.

Conclusion:

Bacon-wrapped jalapeno and cheese stuffed shrimp are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or get-togethers. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your guests. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting recipe, give these bacon-wrapped stuffed shrimp a try.