Seafood Stuffed Jalapenos Recipe 🌶️🦐
Description
Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of our Seafood Stuffed Jalapenos recipe, a delightful combination of creamy goodness and spicy kick, perfect for any occasion. These jalapenos are stuffed with a savory mixture of cream cheese, succulent shrimp, and crab, seasoned to perfection with onions, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and garlic powder. Encased in a crispy coating, these spicy bites are sure to be a hit at your next gathering!
- Prep Time: 3 hours
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours and 7 minutes
- Yield: Makes 5 dozen stuffed jalapenos
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 30 | Jalapeno peppers |
| 1 | Package cream cheese |
| 1 | Cup chopped shrimp |
| 1 | Cup lump crab meat |
| 2 | Tablespoons chopped onions |
| 1 | Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce |
| 1 | Tablespoon lemon juice |
| 1/4 | Teaspoon garlic powder |
| 1 | Cup buttermilk |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1 1/2 | Cups cornflake crumbs |
| 3/4 | Cup cornmeal mix |
| Oil for frying |
Instructions
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Prepare Jalapenos:
- Cut the jalapeno peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. It’s recommended to wear plastic gloves to protect your hands from the jalapeno oils.
- In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil and blanch the peppers for 5 minutes.
- Drain the peppers and rinse them with cold water. Then, drain them on paper towels.
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Prepare Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, chopped shrimp, lump crab meat, chopped onions, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and garlic powder. Beat the mixture until well blended.
- Transfer the filling mixture into a quart-size resealable bag. Cut off one corner of the bag to create a piping bag.
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Stuff and Freeze Jalapenos:
- Pipe the cream cheese and seafood mixture into each jalapeno half.
- Place the stuffed jalapenos on a baking sheet lined with wax paper and freeze them for about 1 hour, or until the filling is frozen.
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Coat Jalapenos:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and buttermilk.
- In a separate medium bowl, mix the cornflake crumbs and cornmeal mix.
- Dip each frozen jalapeno in the buttermilk mixture, then roll it in the crumb mixture until evenly coated.
- Return the coated jalapenos to the baking sheet, cover, and freeze for an additional hour.
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Fry Jalapenos:
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully fry the stuffed jalapenos in batches, about 6 at a time, for approximately 2 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Once fried, transfer the jalapenos to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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Serve:
- These Seafood Stuffed Jalapenos are best served warm, allowing the creamy filling to melt slightly and the flavors to mingle. Enjoy as a tantalizing appetizer or as a spicy addition to your favorite dishes!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 373.5
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10.8g
- Cholesterol: 174.7mg
- Sodium: 861mg
- Carbohydrates: 29.3g
- Fiber: 3.8g
- Sugar: 6.5g
- Protein: 22.9g
Savor the irresistible combination of creamy seafood goodness and fiery jalapeno heat with our Seafood Stuffed Jalapenos recipe. Perfect for parties, game days, or simply indulging in a flavorful snack, these stuffed jalapenos are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
