Cajun shrimp stuffed jalapeños 🌶️🍤
Fiery Cajun Shrimp Stuffed Jalapeños are a spicy appetizer where fresh jalapeños are filled with creamy Cajun-seasoned shrimp and baked until bubbly. They’re perfect for parties, BBQs, or as a bold starter.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the filling
- 12 fresh jalapeños
- 200 g shrimp (peeled, cooked, chopped)
- 120 g cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise or sour cream
- 1 tbsp chopped green onions
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Optional topping
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
- 1 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
1. Prepare the jalapeños
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Slice jalapeños lengthwise and remove seeds (use gloves if sensitive to spice).
2. Make the shrimp filling
In a bowl mix:
- chopped shrimp
- cream cheese
- cheddar cheese
- Cajun seasoning
- garlic
- mayonnaise/sour cream
- green onions
- lemon juice
Stir until creamy and well combined.
3. Stuff the peppers
- Spoon the shrimp mixture into each jalapeño half.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter on top (optional).
4. Bake
- Arrange on a baking tray.
- Bake 15–18 minutes until peppers soften and cheese is bubbly.
5. Serve
Garnish with:
- fresh parsley or cilantro
- a squeeze of lemon
🔥 Chef Tips
- Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with bacon before baking for extra flavor.
- Add a dash of hot sauce for even more heat.
If you’d like, I can also show you:
- A restaurant-style plating idea for this appetizer 🍽️
- An air fryer version that cooks in only 10 minutes.
