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Cheddar Jalapeno Shrimp

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"This is a real crowd pleaser! We never have any left! We cook these on the grill, but you can also dip them in tempura batter and deep fry them." — Robyn Cochran

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Original recipe makes 6 to 8 servings Change Servings

2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined and butterflied
8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, cut into strips
3 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded

1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM, or to taste
2 pounds thick cut bacon

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Directions

Cut the jalapeno peppers into thin strips. Place a strip or two of jalapeno pepper and cheddar cheese inside each shrimp.
Sprinkle the stuffed shrimp with garlic powder and Old Bay Seasoning TM. Wrap each shrimp with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Thread shrimp onto skewers.
Grill over medium high heat for 10 to 15 minutes, or until firm.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 30 mins

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These are a bit time consuming, but they're well worth the effort! My friends just love these. I've made them along with grilled steak and chicken, which I'll have leftovers of. But, very rarely are there any of these great, rich, spicy shrimp! Very good!

—Jacki_In_Simi

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Jan 25, 2004

This recipe was a lot more work than it originally seemed. The thick cut bacon burned before the cheese melted and the shrimp cooked throughly.

—HEATHER125

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Apr 25, 2008

Had no bacon on hand so skipped that part along with the seasoning stuff. I used a smoked bacon cheddar cheese ball and cut thin slices to go with the thin slices of jalapeno. Along with some mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, sweet yellow onion and bell pepper strips, these were the most amazing kabobs ever. I mixed up some Chablis with virgin olive oil, lemon juice and one of those italian spice grinders to baste the kabobs with. You would never believe how quickly these disappeared!

—Sheily

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Aug 15, 2005

These shrimp are delicious !! We added cajun spices to the shrimp before wrapping just for a little extra heat. Also, heeding other reviewer's advice, I cooked the bacon 1/2 way before wrapping it on the shrimp. Doing it this way, the shrimp didn't overcook on the grill. This is a new grilling staple for us - Thanks so much for the great recipe !!

—AUDNJAKE

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Apr 11, 2011

I precooked the bacon a little bit and put these on a sheet of aluminum foil on the grill on indirect heat. They were harder than I thought to put together and did take some time but once you got in the rhythm it wasn't so bad. Tasted wonderful!

—MTCHYG

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Jun 13, 2004

This was good, but next time I will not use thick bacon because the shrimp were over cooked. I will also try it with green chili peppers.

—Wilemon

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Feb 05, 2012

This reccipe is a little time consuming, but one of my friends gave it 67 stars. Everyone loved it. The only thing that I changed based upon previous reviews wass to use a thinner cut of bacon, and bake for about 15 minutes at 400. I then turned over the shrimp, poured out the fat and cheese that had accumulated on the pan and broiled for the last 7 or 8 minutes. Perfection. Than you so mmuch for posting the recipe.

—pelicangal

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Dec 14, 2009

I would rate this as ...ok. I made this recipe along with two other " shrimp-on-a-stick" recipes for a dinner party. These guys lingered while the others did not. Just missing ...something?

—GRECKLE

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Nutrition

Calories
852 kcal
43%

Carbohydrates
12 g
4%

Cholesterol
264 mg
88%

Fat
71.5 g
110%

Fiber
0.6 g
3%

Protein
39.4 g
79%

Sodium
1554 mg
62%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Cheddar Jalapeno Shrimp

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 852
Calories from Fat: 643

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 71.5g 110 %
Saturated Fat 24.9g 124 %
Cholesterol 264mg 88 %
Sodium 1554mg 62 %
Potassium 482mg 14 %
Total Carbohydrates 12g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 0.6g 3 %
Protein 39.4g 79 %
** Sugars 0.4g
** Vitamin A 11 %
** Vitamin C 6 %
** Calcium 34 %
** Iron 19 %
** Thiamin 55 %
** Niacin 114 %
** Vitamin B6 24 %
** Magnesium 21 %
** Folate 14 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.