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fiery cajun shrimp stuffed jalapenos

Fiery Cajun Shrimp Stuffed Jalapenos That Ignite Your Tastebuds


  • Author: Juanita A. Smith
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 24 stuffed jalapenos 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Spicy jalapenos filled with fiery Cajun shrimp.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 jalapenos
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice jalapenos in half and remove seeds.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Add shrimp and Cajun seasoning, cook until shrimp are pink.
  5. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and green onions.
  6. Add cooked shrimp to the cheese mixture and stir well.
  7. Stuff each jalapeno half with the shrimp mixture.
  8. Place stuffed jalapenos on a baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes until jalapenos are tender.

Notes

  • Wear gloves when handling jalapenos.
  • Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
  • For extra heat, leave some seeds in jalapenos.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Cajun

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 stuffed jalapenos
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: fiery cajun shrimp stuffed jalapenos, spicy jalapenos, shrimp appetizers