Copycat Street Food: Sizzling Jalapeño Poppers with Smoky Bacon Wrapped BBQ Shrimp
This copycat street-food recipe combines two classic favorites - jalapeño poppers and smoky BBQ shrimp. It delivers a sizzling, aromatic experience that captures the energy of a Friday night tailgate or weekend cookout.
Allergens
Dairy, Gluten (if using store-bought BBQ sauce containing gluten), Shellfish
Ingredients
- 1. Fresh jalapeños 2. Cream cheese 3. Sharp cheddar cheese 4. Smoked paprika 5. Garlic powder 6. Salt and pepper 7. Bacon slices 8. Large shrimp, peeled and deveined 9. BBQ sauce 10. Wood chips (hickory or applewood)
Instructions
- Prepare the jalapeño poppers by halving and deseeding jalapeños, stuffing them with a blend of cream cheese, cheddar, spices, and seasonings.
- Wrap each stuffed jalapeño in bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the BBQ shrimp by marinating large shrimp in BBQ sauce.
- Preheat your grill to medium high heat, add wood chips for smoke flavor.
- Grill jalapeño poppers until bacon is crispy and poppers are heated through, then move them to a cooler part of the grill.
- Grill BBQ shrimp, turning frequently, until they're cooked through and coated in a slightly charred glaze.
Chef’s Insight
Don't overstuff the jalapeños; a balance of cream cheese and cheddar will yield the best results.
Notes
These recipes are meant to be a copycat or regional favorite but with your creative twist. Difficulty level is advanced due to the grilling techniques involved and the complexity of the flavors.