5.0 from 21 votes
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
This easy appetizer is a definite crowd-pleaser! Shrimp is wrapped in bacon, brushed with a sweet & savory sauce, then broiled to perfection.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 272 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp with tails, peeled & deveined, about 20-22
- 7 lices Bacon
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha more to taste, optional
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Line a baking pan with non-stick foil or parchment paper.
- Cut bacon strips into thirds and wrap each slice of bacon around each piece of shrimp. Secure with a toothpick.
- Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and brush each shrimp with half of the sauce.
- Turn broiler on to high.
- Broil about 4 to 6-inches from the heat for 4 minutes. Flip the shrimp and brush with the remaining sauce. Broil for an additional 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp and shrimp is cooked through.
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Notes
- Prepare shrimp as directed
- Use large or jumbo shrimp (16/20 per pound). This size will be cooked just right once the bacon crisps.
- Prepare up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate, cook just before serving.
- Thinner bacon works best. If using thick bacon (or if you like extra crispy bacon), precook it part way before wrapping the shrimp by microwaving or air frying a couple of minutes.
- A pineapple piece can be added to each shrimp and skewered before baking.
- To make an entrée instead of an appetizer, thread several bacon-wrapped shrimp onto skewers, brush with sauce, and grill them all at once, flipping once. (Be sure to soak wooden skewers in water first.)
- Preheat the grill & brush with oil.
- Prepare shrimp as directed & place directly on the grill. Cook with lid closed.
- When shrimp just barely starts to turn pink (about 3-4 minutes), flip, brush other side with sauce, & cook until done.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Prepare shrimp as directed and place in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 5 minutes, flip and cook an additional 3-5 minutes or until crisp.
Nutrition Information
Serving
4shrimp
Calories
272
(14%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
147mg
(49%)
Sodium
898mg
(37%)
Potassium
193mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
335IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4shrimp | |
| Calories | 272 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 147mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 898mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 193mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 335IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.