Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Shrimp

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Prepare the shrimp by butterflying them and setting them aside.
  2. 2Prepare the shrimp by butterflying them and setting them aside.
  3. 3Prepare the shrimp by butterflying them and setting them aside.
  4. 4Cut the stem off the jalapeños, cut them in half, and remove the seeds using a spoon.
  5. 5Cut the stem off the jalapeños, cut them in half, and remove the seeds using a spoon.
  6. 6Cut the stem off the jalapeños, cut them in half, and remove the seeds using a spoon.
  7. 7Dice the jalapeños into small pieces.
  8. 8Dice the jalapeños into small pieces.
  9. 9Dice the jalapeños into small pieces.
  10. 10In a bowl, combine cream cheese, red hot sauce, diced jalapeños, bacon bits, and cheddar cheese.
  11. 11In a bowl, combine cream cheese, red hot sauce, diced jalapeños, bacon bits, and cheddar cheese.
  12. 12In a bowl, combine cream cheese, red hot sauce, diced jalapeños, bacon bits, and cheddar cheese.
  13. 13Add seasoning to the mixture.
  14. 14Add seasoning to the mixture.
  15. 15Add seasoning to the mixture.
  16. 16Mix all ingredients thoroughly with your hands until well combined.
  17. 17Mix all ingredients thoroughly with your hands until well combined.
  18. 18Mix all ingredients thoroughly with your hands until well combined.
  19. 19Take a portion of the mixture and flatten it in your hand.
  20. 20Take a portion of the mixture and flatten it in your hand.
  21. 21Take a portion of the mixture and flatten it in your hand.
  22. 22Place a butterflied shrimp in the center of the flattened mixture.
  23. 23Place a butterflied shrimp in the center of the flattened mixture.
  24. 24Place a butterflied shrimp in the center of the flattened mixture.
  25. 25Form the mixture around the shrimp, leaving the tail exposed, to create a ball.
  26. 26Form the mixture around the shrimp, leaving the tail exposed, to create a ball.
  27. 27Form the mixture around the shrimp, leaving the tail exposed, to create a ball.
  28. 28Prepare a breading station with three separate trays: one with all-purpose flour mixed with seasoning, one with egg wash, and one with cornmeal mix.
  29. 29Prepare a breading station with three separate trays: one with all-purpose flour mixed with seasoning, one with egg wash, and one with cornmeal mix.
  30. 30Prepare a breading station with three separate trays: one with all-purpose flour mixed with seasoning, one with egg wash, and one with cornmeal mix.
  31. 31Dredge each shrimp ball in the seasoned flour, ensuring it's fully coated.
  32. 32Dredge each shrimp ball in the seasoned flour, ensuring it's fully coated.
  33. 33Dredge each shrimp ball in the seasoned flour, ensuring it's fully coated.
  34. 34Dip the floured shrimp ball into the egg wash, allowing any excess to drip off.
  35. 35Dip the floured shrimp ball into the egg wash, allowing any excess to drip off.
  36. 36Dip the floured shrimp ball into the egg wash, allowing any excess to drip off.
  37. 37Finally, coat the shrimp ball in the cornmeal mix, pressing gently to ensure a good crust.
  38. 38Finally, coat the shrimp ball in the cornmeal mix, pressing gently to ensure a good crust.
  39. 39Finally, coat the shrimp ball in the cornmeal mix, pressing gently to ensure a good crust.
  40. 40Deep-fry the coated shrimp balls in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
  41. 41Deep-fry the coated shrimp balls in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
  42. 42Deep-fry the coated shrimp balls in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
  43. 43Remove the fried shrimp from the oil using tongs and place them on a plate.
  44. 44Remove the fried shrimp from the oil using tongs and place them on a plate.
  45. 45Remove the fried shrimp from the oil using tongs and place them on a plate.
  46. 46Serve the Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Shrimp with your favorite dipping sauce.
  47. 47Serve the Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Shrimp with your favorite dipping sauce.
  48. 48Serve the Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Shrimp with your favorite dipping sauce.

Ingredients

  • shrimp
  • shrimp
  • shrimp
  • jalapeños
  • jalapeños
  • jalapeños
  • cream cheese
  • cream cheese
  • cream cheese
  • red hot sauce
  • red hot sauce
  • red hot sauce
  • bacon bits
  • bacon bits
  • bacon bits
  • cheddar cheese
  • cheddar cheese
  • cheddar cheese
  • seasoning
  • seasoning
  • seasoning
  • all-purpose flour
  • all-purpose flour
  • all-purpose flour
  • cornmeal mix
  • cornmeal mix
  • cornmeal mix
  • egg wash
  • egg wash
  • egg wash
  • oil
  • oil
  • oil

Equipment

knifecutting boardspoonbowltongsfrying panplateGloves