Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Jalapeños & Cheese
Juicy shrimp stuffed with pepper jack cheese and jalapeño slices, wrapped in crispy bacon and seasoned with bold spices. Baked to perfection and served with lime, cilantro, and ranch dip—these bites are perfect for parties and game-day gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings (3 shrimp per serving) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 15 large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on)
- 8 slices bacon, cut in half
- 4 oz pepper jack cheese, cut into small strips
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp blackened seasoning
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil and place a rack on top.
- Butterfly each shrimp by slicing down the back, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff each shrimp with a slice of jalapeño and a piece of pepper jack cheese.
- Wrap each shrimp with half a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Sprinkle all over with blackened seasoning.
- Place shrimp on the prepared rack and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until bacon is crispy and shrimp are cooked through.
- Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Serve hot with ranch dressing on the side.
Notes
- Use thin-cut bacon so it crisps up quickly in the oven.
- For extra heat, leave some seeds in the jalapeño slices.
- Can be prepped ahead and baked right before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 shrimp
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 90mg