# Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Shrimp

Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Shrimp are a delicious and crispy seafood appetizer or main course, featuring shrimp stuffed with a creamy, spicy, and cheesy jalapeño popper mixture, then breaded and deep-fried until golden brown.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- spoon
- bowl
- tongs
- frying pan
- plate
- Gloves

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1h4yv7g2Lr/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/46028d48-6500-4152-b849-ac270a9b5c51
- Extracted: 2025-09-03

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