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
- 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
- Protein 78.9 g Good Source
- Carbs 2.0 g Moderate
- Total Fat 39.51 g High
- Saturated Fat 15.47 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 440.57 mg High
- Sodium 2488.45 mg High
- Fiber 0.19 g Low Source
- Sugar 4.49 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 459.89 mg Good Source
- Iron 1.81 mg Moderate
- Potassium 410.42 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 3.77 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 43.24 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 1.58 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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.
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