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!
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)
