Shrimp Brochette
Shrimp Brochette features butterflied shrimp tucked with jalapeño, wrapped in smoky bacon, and kissed with melted Monterey Jack on the grill. Each bite balances heat, salt, and gentle sweetness from the shrimp, with Cajun seasoning adding a bold finish. Perfect for parties or game-day snacking when you want a spicy, crowd-pleasing skewer.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Shrimp Brochette, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 21 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 6
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 23
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the grill to high heat. Soak the skewers in water.
- 2
Tuck a strip of jalapeno into the slit of each butterflied shrimp. Wrap each with a piece of the bacon, then thread onto skewers so the shrimp is pierced once through the head and once through the tail, securing the bacon. You can usually fit about 6 shrimp per skewer. Leave a little space between the shrimp to help the bacon cook better. Generously season both sides of the shrimp with Cajun seasoning.
- 3
Lightly oil the grill grate. Set the shrimp skewers on the grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on the first side. Turn them, place slices of cheese over the shrimp, and cook another 2 to 3 minutes, until the bacon is browned and the cheese is melted.
- Calories 677.53 kcal High 34%
- Protein 78.9 g Good Source 158%
- Carbohydrate 2.0 g 1%
- Total Fat 39.51 g High 51%
- Saturated Fat 15.47 g High 77%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 440.57 mg High 147%
- Sodium 2437.29 mg High 106%
- Dietary Fiber 0.19 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 4.49 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 445.14 mg Good Source 34%
- Iron 1.81 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 410.42 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 3.77 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 8.34 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.38 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Shrimp Brochette is a Cajun and Creole appetizer recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cajun Seasoning, Center Cut Bacon, Jalapeño Pepper, and Large Shrimp. Each serving provides about 677.53 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Shrimp Brochette?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch.
- What is Shrimp Brochette made of?
- The main ingredients are Cajun Seasoning, Center-Cut Bacon, Jalapeño Pepper, Large Shrimp, Monterey Jack Cheese. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Shrimp Brochette?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Shrimp Brochette?
- About 40 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 677.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Shrimp Brochette easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Shrimp Brochette healthy?
- Shrimp Brochette has an easyChef Pro health score of 26/100. Per serving, it provides 677.53 calories and 78.9 g of protein, or 158% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2437.29 mg (106% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 15.47 g (77% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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