By Traeger Kitchen
Jalapeño poppers are getting a tropical upgrade. This mash-up of flavors will make these your new favorite appetizer.
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Pellets
6
Activating this element will cause content on the page to be updated.8 Whole | shrimp, peeled and deveined |
1/2 Teaspoon | Traeger Chicken Rub, plus more as needed |
As Needed | Olive oil |
6 Whole | jalapeños |
8 Ounce | cream cheese, softened |
2 Tablespoon | fresh chopped cilantro |
1/2 Cup | Unsweetened Coconut Flakes |
12 Slices | bacon |
1
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 425°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
425 ˚F / 218 ˚C
2
Rinse and season the shrimp with the Traeger Chicken Rub.
3
Drizzle the shrimp with olive oil and cook on the Traeger for about 5 minutes per side, or until the shrimp is opaque.
425 ˚F / 218 ˚C
00:10
4
Remove the shrimp and let cool.
5
Reduce Traeger temperature to 350°F.
350 ˚F / 177 ˚C
6
Meanwhile, get those poppers going. Cut the jalapeños in half then remove the stems and seeds.
7
Chop the shrimp. Mix together the softened cream cheese, chopped shrimp, 1/2 teaspoon Traeger Chicken Rub and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro.
8
Load a generous amount of the filling in each pepper half. Top with a sprinkle of coconut.
9
Wrap each stuffed pepper with a slice of bacon and place on a foil-lined baking sheet.
10
Cook the peppers on the Traeger for about 45 minutes, or until the bacon fat has rendered and the cream cheese is golden. Enjoy!
350 ˚F / 177 ˚C
00:45
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