Shrimp & Pesto Jalapeno Bites

Shrimp & Pesto Jalapeno Bites are super yummy and make a great appetizer! My friend came over last week to have a Cucumber Margarita and some Shrimp & Pesto Jalapeno Bites while we played Skip Bo and talked for hours! They are easy to make and taste amazing! I need to use pesto in more recipes because I forgot how much I loved it! When I add it with shrimp, cheese, and jalapenos, I create an awesome combination of flavors! Next time, I might try wrapping them in bacon. I know, that doesn’t come across as a surprise since I love bacon and add it to many recipes, but bacon can only add another great flavor, right?!!! I always make Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers and they are always a huge hit. I will be making the Shrimp & Pesto Jalapeno Bites for the next summer party and will double the recipe for a larger crowd! You could throw these on the grill for a few minutes, but my husband recently bought this massive smoker contraption that I have no clue how to use yet, so I played it safe and baked them in the oven. They tasted great, but next time I make them, I want to try them on the grill, so I will make sure my man is home! I found the recipe at half hour meals.

Shrimp & Pesto Jalapeno Bites

Shrimp & Pesto Jalapeno Bites are an amazing appetizer with a combination of awesome flavors. They are easy to make and will be a crowd pleaser! You can double the recipe for a larger crowd!

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Course: Appetizer

Author: Stacey

Ingredients

• 6 jalapeños
• 12 medium sized shrimp cooked and tail off, chopped finely
• 2 tablespoons basil pesto
• 2 tablespoons reduced fat mayonnaise
• 1 garlic glove minced
• shredded cheese any type (I used cheddar, but will try a 4 cheese mexican blend next time)
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees
• Wash jalapeño peppers and pat dry
• Cut Jalapeños in half and take out all the seeds
• (if you are doing them on the grill, brush bottom of jalapeños with olive oil or any cooking oil)
• Add chopped shrimp, pesto, mayonnaise, minced garlic, and salt and pepper to a bowl and mix until well combined
• Stuff jalapenos with the shrimp mixture
• Sprinkle cheese on top of each jalapeno
• Spray a broiler pan with non stick cooking spray
• Bake for 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted
• (If you are cooking them on the grill, place the jalapenos on the grill for 3-4 minutes on medium-high heat)

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