AFTERBURNERS (JALAPENO SHRIMP POPPERS)

Afterburners (Jalapeno Shrimp Poppers) image

Provided by iris5555

Categories Peppers

Time 45m

Yield 12 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 large jalapenos
12 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup cream cheese
6 slices mozzarella cheese, thin slices, halved
1 green onion, chopped
6 slices bacon, halved lengthwise

Steps:

Preheat broiler.
Cut a lengthwise slit in each jalapeno and remove the seeds and membranes, leaving each pepper intact. (If you have sensitive skin like I do, wear latex gloves or these really will be afterburners.).
Into the cavity of each pepper, carefully place a shrimp, about a teaspoon of cream cheese , half a slice of mozzarella and a pinch of green onion.
Wrap each pepper with 1 piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
Place on sheet pan.
Repeat with remaining jalapenos.
Broil peppers 5 1/2" from heat for 6 to 7 minutes on each side or until bacon is cooked and crisp.
Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.1, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 33, Sodium 209.5, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.7, Protein 6