Best 6 Fiesta Shrimp With Peppers And JalapeÑos Recipes

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Fiesta Shrimp with Peppers and Jalapeños: A Vibrant and Flavorful Dish for Special Occasions

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with Fiesta Shrimp with Peppers and Jalapeños, a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for any special occasion or a delightful weeknight meal. This recipe combines succulent shrimp, crisp bell peppers, and spicy jalapeños in a mouthwatering sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. Served over a bed of fluffy rice or your favorite pasta, this dish is sure to be a hit with family and friends. Additionally, we offer a tantalizing selection of complementary recipes, including a refreshing Cucumber and Tomato Salad, a creamy Avocado Crema, and a zesty Cilantro Lime Rice, each designed to elevate your Fiesta Shrimp experience. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure and create a fiesta of flavors with this delectable main course and its accompanying recipes.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP STUFFED BACON WRAPPED JALAPENO PEPPERS



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Shrimp Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Peppers are perfect party appetizers. If you love stuffed jalapeno pepper poppers you are going to inhale these bacon wrapped jalapeno peppers.

Provided by Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face

Categories     Appetizer

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 jumbo jalapeno peppers (cut in half seeds and membranes removed)
6 oz. softened cream cheese
1 1/2 cups finely shredded Colby Jack cheese (divided)
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon finely minced green onion
16 large large cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
8 slices bacon (cut in half)

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.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 Pieces, Calories 280 kcal, Sugar 1 g, Sodium 457 mg, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 13 g, Cholesterol 92 mg

SHRIMP DIABLO



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Shrimp diablo sauteed with red pepper flakes, jalapenos, garlic, onions, green bell peppers and simmered in a rustic tomato sauce.

Provided by Jessica Gavin

Categories     Main Course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno
1 cup diced yellow onion (¼-inch dice)
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
½ cup diced green bell pepper (¼-inch dice)
1/4 cup tequila or dry white wine
½ cup unsalted vegetable stock
14 ounce can of whole tomatoes (cut into ½-inch dice, reserve juice)
1 teaspoon chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Combine shrimp with ½ teaspoon salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Add garlic, jalapeno, yellow onion, oregano, and thyme. Stir and cook until onions are tender and garlic is fragrant but not browned, 2 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp to the pan in one layer, turn heat up to medium. Cook for 2 minutes, not moving the shrimp.
  • Flip shrimp over and cook until just cooked through 1 minute. Transfer to a clean bowl.
  • Add bell peppers and saute for 1 minute
  • Turn heat up to medium-high, add in tequila, vegetable stock, diced tomatoes, tomato juice, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer and allow tomato mixture to reduce until slightly thickened and most of the liquid has evaporated about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Turn heat down to low and add in the cooked shrimp. Stir and cook until shrimp is warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Garnish shrimp diablo with parsley.

CHUCK'S FAVORITE SHRIMP



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 16 shrimp

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 jumbo shrimp, tails on, peeled, deveined and butterflied
2 jalapenos, seeded and cut into thin strips
8 ounces thin bacon slices, cut in half
1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter
1 clove garlic, pressed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Hot sauce, as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Spread out 1 shrimp and place 2 or 3 jalapeno strips in the center. Bring up the sides of the shrimp and wrap half a slice of bacon around it somewhat tightly. Secure with a toothpick (soaked in water) and place on a broiler drip pan. Repeat with the remaining shrimp, jalapenos and bacon.
  • Melt the butter in a small pan and combine with the garlic and some salt, pepper and hot sauce. Brush the mixture all over the shrimp. Roast the shrimp until the bacon is cooked and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes.

GARLIC-JALAPEñO SHRIMP



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This tasty marinade-hot but not punishing-is so easy and so flavorful that it will quickly make its way into your regular rotation. Shrimp is marinated with garlic, fresh lime juice, and jalapeño chile peppers, then seared in a skillet until fully cooked through.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 6

20 large shrimp (about 1 pound), peeled and deveined (tails left intact; optional)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 jalapeno chile (stem, ribs, and seeds removed), finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

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.

JALAPENO POPPER SPREAD



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I've been told by fellow party-goers that this recipe tastes exactly like a jalapeno popper. I like that it can be made without much fuss. -Ariane McAlpine, Penticton, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup canned chopped green chiles
1/4 cup canned diced jalapeno peppers
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
Sweet red and yellow pepper pieces and corn chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the first five ingredients until blended; spread into an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; top with bread crumbs. Bake at 400° until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes. Serve with peppers and chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

FRIED JALAPENOS



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Here's an appetizer that will heat up any gathering. Family and friends often request that I make these jalapenos. -DeLea Lonadier, Montgomery, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 jars (12 ounces each) whole jalapeno peppers, drained
1 jar (5 ounces) olive-pimiento cheese spread
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
6 tablespoons cornmeal, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup buttermilk
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • Cut off stems and remove seeds from peppers. Stuff with cheese spread. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours., In a shallow bowl, combine 1/4 cup flour, 2 tablespoons cornmeal, salt, pepper and buttermilk until smooth; set aside. In another shallow bowl, combine remaining flour and cornmeal. Dip stuffed peppers into buttermilk batter, then dredge in flour mixture., In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry peppers, a few at a time, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • To save time, you can use pre-cooked shrimp.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the shrimp in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, as they will become tough.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
  • For a spicier dish, use more jalapeños or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • To add more flavor, marinate the shrimp in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice for at least 30 minutes before cooking.

Conclusion:

Fiesta Shrimp with Peppers and Jalapeños is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any party or gathering. The shrimp are cooked to perfection and the peppers and jalapeños add a nice kick of heat. Serve this dish with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

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