CHEDDAR JALAPENO SHRIMP

Cheddar Jalapeno Shrimp image

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.

Provided by Robyn Cochran

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 851.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 263.8 mg, Fat 71.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 39.3 g, SaturatedFat 24.9 g, Sodium 1494.6 mg, Sugar 0.4 g