Shrimp-Jalapeño Poppers

Name: Shrimp-Jalapeño Poppers
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 32 uncooked deveined peeled large shrimp (1 lb.); ⅓ cup Italian dressing; ½ cup sour cream; 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro; 32 RITZ Crackers; 6 oz. sharp cheddar cheese; 11 slices bacon, each cut into 3 pieces; 4 jalapeño peppers, each cut into 8 slices

Elevate your appetizer game with these impressive marinated grilled shrimp appetizers that include all the best flavors of a fresh jalapeño popper.

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Servings:

Makes 16 servings, 2 topped crackers each.

Ingredient list

32 uncooked deveined peeled large shrimp (1 lb.)
⅓ cup Italian dressing
½ cup sour cream
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
32 RITZ Crackers
6 oz. sharp cheddar cheese
11 slices bacon, each cut into 3 pieces
4 fresh jalapeño peppers, each cut into 8 slices

Directions

Toss shrimp with dressing. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate. Meanwhile, mix sour cream and cilantro until blended. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Heat grill to medium heat. Place crackers in single layer in disposable foil pan. Cut cheese into 16 slices, then cut each slice diagonally in half. Place on crackers; cover with foil.

Drain shrimp; discard marinade. Wrap each shrimp with piece of bacon; thread onto skewers. (Discard remaining bacon piece.)

Grill skewers 10 min. or until shrimp turn pink, turning frequently.

Meanwhile, place covered foil pan with crackers next to shrimp skewers on grill grate; grill 2 min. Remove from grill. Let stand, covered, 1 to 2 min. or until cheese is slightly melted.

Remove shrimp from skewers; place on crackers. Top with sour cream mixture and peppers.

Recipe Tips

Size WiseEnjoy eating appetizers at a social occasion but be mindful of portion size so you don’t overdo it on calories.
SubstitutePrepare using drained canned sliced jalapeño peppers.
Use Your OvenHeat broiler. Thread bacon-wrapped marinated shrimp onto skewers as directed. Place on rimmed baking sheet. Broil, 6 inches from heat, 10 min. or until shrimp pink, turning after 5 min. Remove from broiler. Heat oven to 350ºF. Place cheese-topped crackers in single layer on baking sheet. Bake 3 to 4 min. or until cheese is melted. Top with shrimp, sour cream mixture and peppers.