Shrimp Jalapeño Poppers Recipe That Everyone Will Love
A quick party appetizer that’s spicy, cheesy, and totally addictive!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings (2 poppers each) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 large jalapeños, halved and seeded
- 10 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp green onions, chopped (plus more for topping)
- 1/3 cup seasoned panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place halved jalapeños on a baking sheet. Lightly roast for 8–10 minutes so they soften slightly.
- Toss shrimp in olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté or grill until just cooked — about 2 minutes per side.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar, and chopped green onion.
- Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture. Press a shrimp on top of each, then sprinkle with buttered panko.
- Bake poppers for 10–12 minutes until bubbly and browned. Garnish with more green onion and serve warm.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer jalapeños.
- These poppers can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 170
- Protein: 10g