Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
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Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Description
The shrimp are first tossed with olive oil and a blend of paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, adding savory and mildly smoky flavors. Wrapping each shrimp with thin-cut bacon secured by a toothpick ensures even cooking and combines the shrimp's sweetness with bacon's saltiness.
Baking at 425°F crisps the bacon while cooking the shrimp through without drying. Flipping halfway promotes even crispness. The lemon wedges served alongside provide a fresh citrus contrast to the rich flavors.
This recipe advises against using thick-cut bacon, which requires longer cooking and is harder to wrap. Leftover bacon-wrapped shrimp can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to three days.
Ingredients
- 24 Shrimp peeled and deveined, tail-on, large
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 lices Bacon cut in half
- lemon optional, wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place the cut bacon slices on a wire rack on top of a foil lined baking sheet. Then bake for 10 minutes. Transfer them to a plate lined with a paper towel to cool. Keep the oven on.
- Add the shrimp, olive oil and seasonings to a mixing bowl. Toss to coat the shrimp.
- Wrap each piece of the shrimp with a piece of the bacon securing the bacon to the shrimp with a toothpick. Continue until all the shrimp is wrapped with bacon.
- Place the bacon wrapped shrimp on a baking sheet lined with foil and bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cook time, until the shrimp are pink and bacon is crispy.
- Remove from the oven. Let sit for 5 minutes. Then they are ready to serve with the lemon wedges and enjoy!
Notes
- Use thin-cut bacon for easier wrapping and optimal cooking time.
- Store leftover bacon wrapped shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 264kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 938mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 193mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 331IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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