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Coconut Shrimp Jalapeno Poppers

Coconut Shrimp Jalapeno Poppers

By Traeger Kitchen

Pop these spicy shrimp with coconut on the grill for a refreshing appetizer or light dinner that’s reminiscent of a beachside BBQ.

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Cook Time

55 Minutes

Pellets

Mesquite
Yields: 6 Servings

Ingredients

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12 Wholeshrimp, peeled and deveined
To TasteTraeger Salmon Shake
As Neededolive oil
6 Wholejalapeño
8 Ouncecream cheese, room temperature
2 Tablespooncilantro, finely chopped
1/2 CupUnsweetened Coconut Flakes
12 Slicesbacon
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Step

  • Step 1

    Preheat your Traeger on High heat (450+), lid closed, for 10 to 15 minutes

  • Step 2

    Rinse and season the shrimp with the Salmon Shake.

    Ingredients
    • 12 Whole shrimp, peeled and deveined

    • To Taste Traeger Salmon Shake

  • Step 3

    Drizzle the shrimp with olive oil and cook on the Traeger for about 5 minutes per side or until the shrimp is opaque. Remove the shrimp and let cool.

    Ingredients
    • As Needed olive oil

  • Step 4

    Turn the grill down to 350 degrees F. Meanwhile, get those poppers going.

    00:45

    350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

  • Step 5

    Cut the jalapenos in half and remove the stems and seeds

    Ingredients
    • 6 Whole jalapeño

  • Step 6

    Chop the shrimp and mix together the softened cream cheese, chopped shrimp, 1/2 teaspoon of the Salmon Shake and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro.

    Ingredients
    • 8 Ounce cream cheese, room temperature

    • 2 Tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped

  • Step 7

    Load a generous amount of the filling in each pepper half. Top with a sprinkle of coconut.

    Ingredients
    • 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Coconut Flakes

  • Step 8

    Wrap each stuffed pepper with a slice of bacon and place on a foil-covered baking sheet.

    Ingredients
    • 12 Slices bacon

  • Step 9

    Cook the peppers on the Traeger for about 45 minutes or until the bacon fat has rendered and the cream cheese is golden. Enjoy!

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